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1Abandonv*to leave a place, thing, or person, usually forever
* to stop doing an activity before you have finished it

1. The weather was so bad, we abandoned our plans for a picnic.
2. The game was abandoned at half-time because of the poor weather conditions.
(ə'bændən)
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2Absorbv*to take something in, especially gradually
to understand facts or ideas completely and remember them
to completely take the attention of someone

1. Plants absorb carbon dioxide.
2. It's hard to absorb so much information.

(əb'sɔ:b)
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3Acceptv*to agree to take something
to believe that something is true

1. I can't accept that there's nothing we can do.
We've offered her the job, but I don't know
2. whether she'll accept it.
(ək'sept)
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4Accompanyv*to go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something

1. Students cannot leave the building during class hours unless they are accompanied by an adult.
2. The course books are accompanied by four CDs.
(ə'kʌmpəni)
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5Accusev*to say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind

1. He's been accused of robbery/murder.
2. Are you accusing me of lying?
(ə'kju:z)
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6Achievev*to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort

1. She finally achieved her ambition to visit South America.
2. I've been working all day, but I feel as if I've achieved nothing.
(ə'tʃi:v)
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7Acknowledgev*to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something
to let someone know that you have received something that they sent to you

1. She acknowledged that she had been at fault.
2. The government won't even acknowledge the existence of the problem.
Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
(ək'nɔlidʤ)
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8Acquirev*to get or buy something
to obtain or begin to have something
to get something that is important to your business

1. He has acquired a reputation for being difficult to work with.
2.We've acquired a million new customers in a year.
It's a good time to acquire new talent.
(ə'kwaiə)
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9Adaptv*to change, or to change something, to suit different conditions or uses:

1. The good thing about children is that they adapt very easily to new environments.
2. It took me a while to adapt to the new job.
(ə'dæpt)
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10Adjustv*to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable *to arrange your clothing to make yourself look tidy:

1. If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.
2.She adjusted her skirt, took a deep breath, and walked into the room.
(ə'dʤʌst)
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11Admirev*to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at
*to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour

1. I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions.
2.We stood for a few moments, admiring the view.
(əd'maiə)
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12Admitv*to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly

1. He admitted his guilt.
2.Spain was admitted to the European Community in 1986.
(əd'mit)
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13Adoptv*to legally take another person's child into your own family and take care of him or her as your own child
* to accept or start to use something new

1. They've adopted a baby girl.
2. I think it's time to adopt a different strategy in my dealings with him.
(ə'dɔpt)
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14Advertisev*to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it

1. We advertised our car in the local newspaper.
(ædvətaiz)
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15Advisev*to give someone advice

1. His doctor advised him against smoking.
(əd'vaiz)
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16Affectv*to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something

1. Both buildings were badly affected by the fire.
(ə'fekt)
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17Affordv*to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time *to allow someone to have something pleasant or necessary:

1. I don't know how he can afford a new car on his salary.
2.The hut afforded little protection from the elements.
(ə'fɔ:d)
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18Agreev*to have the same opinion

1. I agree with you on this issue.
2. Ann and I never seem to agree.
(ə'gri:)
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19Allowv*to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening

1. You're not allowed to talk during the exam.
2. Prisoners have been moved to allow the demolition of part of the prison.
(ə'lau)
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20Alterv*to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change *to change the size of clothes so that they fit better:

1. We've had to alter some of our plans.
2.I took the coat back to the shop to have it altered.
(ɔ:ltə)
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21Amazev*to cause someone to be extremely surprised

1. I was amazed by how well he looked.
2.It amazes me to think that Anna is now in charge of the company.
(ə'meiz)
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22Amusev*to entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making them laugh or smile
* to keep someone happy, especially for a short time:

1. Could you think of a few games to amuse the children on the journey?
2. Shall I put on a film to amuse the kids?
(ə'mju:z)
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23Analyse, Analyzev*to study or examine something in detail, in order to discover more about it

1. Researchers analysed the purchases of 6,300 households.
(ænəlaiz)
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24Announcev*to make something known or tell people about something officially
* to show that something is going to happen:

1. The prime minister has announced that public spending will be increased next year.
2. The first few leaves in the gutter announced the beginning of autumn.
(ə'nauns)
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25Annoyv*to make someone angry

1. Tina really annoyed me in the meeting this morning.
2. I'm sorry - is my cough annoying you?
(ə'nɔi)
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26Anticipatev*to imagine or expect that something will happen
*to take action in preparation for something that you think will happen

1. We had one or two difficulties along the way that we didn't anticipate.
2. It's always best to anticipate a problem before it arises.
(æn'tisipeit)
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27Apologizev*to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused problems or unhappiness for them

1. Trains may be subject to delay - we apologize for any inconvenience caused.
2. Trains may be subject to delay on the northern line - we apologize for any inconvenience caused.
(ə'pɔlədʤaiz)
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28Appearv*to start to be seen or to be present
*to seem

1. We'd been in the house a month when dark stains started appearing on the wall.
2. To people who don't know him he probably appears (to be) rather unfriendly.
(ə'piə)
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29Applyv*to request something, usually officially, especially in writing or by sending in a form
*(especially of rules or laws) to have a connection or be importan

1. By the time I saw the job advertised it was already too late to apply.
2. Those were old regulations - they don't apply any more.
(ə'plai)
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30Appointv*to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility
*to arrange a date or time when a meeting or other event will happen

1. He's just been appointed (as) director of the publishing division.
2. A date has been appointed for the election.
(ə'pɔint)
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31Appreciatev*to recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it
* to understand a situation and realize that it is important:

1. here's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them.
2. We appreciate the need for immediate action.
(ə'pri:ʃieit)
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32Arguev*to speak angrily to someone, telling that person that you disagree with them
* to give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc.:

1. The children are always arguing.
2. You can argue the case either way.
(ɑ:gju:)
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33Arisev*to happen

1. An occasion may arise when you can use your knowledge of French.
2. His reputation for carelessness was established long before the latest problems arose.
(ə'raiz)
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34Arrangev*to plan, prepare for, or organize something
*to put a group of objects in a particular orde

1. The meeting has been arranged for Wednesday.
2. Who arranged these flowers so beautifully?
(ə'reindʤ)
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35Arrive (At, In)v*to reach a place, especially at the end of a journey
*to happen or start to exist

1. What time will your train arrive?
2. The leaves starting to turn brown is a sign that autumn has arrived.
(ə'raiv)
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36Assistv*to help

1. The army arrived to assist in the search.
2. Emergency crews, assisted by the army, are searching for survivors.
(ə'sist)
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37Associatev*to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else

1. Most people associate this brand with good quality.
2. He has been associated with some dubious characters.
(ə'souʃiit)
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38Assumev*to accept something to be true without question or proof
to take or begin to have responsibility or control, sometimes without the right to do so, or to begin to have a characteristic

1. The new president assumes office at midnight tonight.
2. I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school.
(ə'sju:m)
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39Assurev*to tell someone confidently that something is true, especially so that they do not worr
*to cause something to be certain

1. The unions assured the new owners of the workers' loyalty to the company.
2. The play's popularity has been assured by the critics' rave reviews.
(ə'ʃuə)
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40Attachv*to fasten, join, or connect something
*to join a file such as a document, picture, or computer program, to an email

1. I attached a photo to my application form.
2. The email had a very long file attached which took ages to download.
(ə'tætʃ)
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41Attendv*to go to an event, place, etc.
*to go officially and usually regularly to a place

1. Over two hundred people attended the funeral.
2. I attended the classes/seminars/lectures for a month or two.
(ə'tend)
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42Attractv*(of people, things, places, etc.) to pull or draw someone or something towards them, by the qualities they have, especially good ones
*If you are attracted by or to someone, you like them, often finding them sexually interesting

1. These flowers are brightly coloured in order to attract butterflies.
2. He tends to be attracted to strong women.
(ə'trækt)
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43Avoidv*to stay away from someone or something
*to prevent something from happening or to not allow yourself to do something

1. I try to avoid supermarkets on Saturdays - they're always so busy.
2. The report studiously avoided any mention of the controversial plan.
(ə'vɔid)
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44Bakev*to cook inside an oven, without using added liquid or fat

1. I made the icing while the cake was baking.
2. Bake at 180°C for about 20 minutes.
(beik)
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45Bearv*to accept, tolerate, or endure something, especially something unpleasant
*to have or continue to have something

1. The strain must have been enormous but she bore it well.
2. On display were boxing gloves that bore Rocky Marciano's signature.
(beə)
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46Behavev*to act in a particular way
*to be good by acting in a way that has society's approval

1. She always behaves well/badly when her aunts come to visit.
2. Small children often behave aggressively.
(bi'heiv)
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47Believev*to think that something is true, correct, or real
*to not believe that something is true:

1. He believes that all children are born with equal intelligence.
2. He told me she was just a friend, but I don't believe a word of it!
(bi'li:v)
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48Belongv*to be in the right place or a suitable place
belong to sb: to be someone's property
*to feel happy or comfortable in a situation:

1. This table belongs in the sitting room.
2. I think these cups belong in the other cupboard.
(bi'lɔɳ)
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49Breathev*to move air into and out of the lungs
to say something very quietly

1. It was great to be outside again and breathe the fresh air.
2. It's so airless in here - I can hardly breathe.
3. The instructor told us to breathe in deeply and then breathe out slowly.
(bri:ð)
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50Burnv*to be hurt, damaged, or destroyed by fire or extreme heat, or to cause this to happen
to be on fire, or to produce flames

1. The fire was still burning after 24 hours.
2. Helplessly we watched our house burning.
3. She burned his old love letters.
(bə:n)
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51Burstv*to break open or apart suddenly, or to make something do this
to feel a strong emotion, or strong wish to do something

1. I hate it when balloons burst.
2. Fireworks burst across the night sky.
3. Tom was bursting to tell everyone the news.
(bə:st)
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52Buryv*to put something into a hole in the ground and cover it
to try to forget an unpleasant experience or try not to feel an unpleasant emotion

1. No-one should have to bury their child.
2. He'd had to bury his pain over the years.
(beri)
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53Buyv*to get something by paying money for it

1. Eventually she had saved enough money to buy a small car.
2. I bought my camera from a friend of mine.
(bai)
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54Calculatev*to judge the number or amount of something by using the information that you already have, and adding, taking away, multiplying, or dividing numbers

1. The cost of the damage caused by the recent storms has been calculated as/at over £5 million.
2. I calculated the total cost to be over $9000.
(kælkjuleit)
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55Cancelv*to decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want
to decide that something that has been arranged will not happen

1. They had to cancel tomorrow's game because of the bad weather.
2. When a flight is cancelled, an airline is obliged to provide alternative transport or a refund.
(́kænsəl)
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56Catchv*to take hold of something, especially something that is moving through the air
to find and stop a person or animal that is trying to escape

1. I managed to catch the glass before it hit the ground.
2. I can see you're busy right now, so I'll catch you (= speak to you) later.

(kætʃ)
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57Ceasev*to stop something

1. Whether the protests will cease remains to be seen.
2. The company has decided to cease all UK operations after this year.
(si:s)
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58Celebratev*to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important
to express admiration and approval for something or someone

1. We always celebrate our wedding anniversary by going out to dinner.
2. His work celebrates the energy and enthusiasm of the young.
(selibreit)
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59Chewv*to crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the teeth so that it can be swallowed

1. This meat is difficult to chew.
2. Would you like some gum to chew?
(tʃu:)
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60Choosev*to decide what you want from two or more things or possibilities

1. Parents can choose the schools that they want their kids to go to.
2. There was not much to choose between them (= They are similar).
(t∫u:z)
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61Chopv*to cut something into pieces with an axe, knife, or other sharp instrument

1. He was chopping wood in the yard.
2. He was chopping vegetables to make a stew.
(tʃɔp)
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62Climbv*to go up, or to go towards the top of something

1. The plane climbed quickly to a height of 30,000 feet.
2. The sun climbed higher in the sky.
(klaim)
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63Collectv*to get and keep things of one type such as stamps or coins as a hobby

1. She collects dolls.
2.So when did you start collecting antique glass?
(kə ́lekt)
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64Combinev*to (cause to) exist together, or join together to make a single thing or group

1. None of us has much money so let's combine what we've got.
2. The two countries combined against their common enemy.
(kɔmbain)
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65Commitv*to do something illegal or something that is considered wrong

1. He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't commit.
2. Soldiers who obey orders to commit atrocities should be answerable for their crimes.
(kə'mit)
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66Communicatev*to share information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals

1. We can now communicate instantly with people on the other side of the world.
2. Has the news been communicated to the staff yet?
(kə'mju:nikeit)
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67Comparev*to examine or look for the difference between two or more things

1.If you compare house prices in the two areas, it's quite amazing how different they are.
2. That seems expensive - have you compared prices in other shops?
(kəm'peə(r))
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68Competev*to try to be more successful than someone or something else

1. It's difficult for a small shop to compete against/with the big supermarkets.
2. Both girls compete for their father's attention.
(kəm'pi:t)
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69Complainv*to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory

1. Lots of people have complained about the noise
2. You're always complaining!
(kəm ́plein)
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70Complicatev*to make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand

1. It will only complicate the situation if we invite his old girlfriend as well.
2. The rescue operation has been complicated by bad weather.
(komplikeit)
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71Concentratev*to direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem

1. Come on, concentrate! We don't have all day to do this
2. I can't concentrate on my work with all that noise.
(kɔnsentreit)
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72Concludev*to end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing

1. She concluded the speech by reminding us of our responsibility.
2. Before I conclude, I'd like to thank you all for coming.
(kənˈklud)
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73Confinev*to limit an activity, person, or problem in some way

1. Let's confine our discussion to the matter in question, please!
2. Please confine your use of the phone to business calls.
(kən'fain)
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74Confirmv*to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing

1. Six people have confirmed that they will be attending and ten haven't replied yet.
2. Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure.
(kən'fə:m)
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75Confrontv*to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person

1. As she left the court, she was confronted by angry crowds who tried to block her way.
2. It's an issue we'll have to confront at some point, no matter how unpleasant it is.
(kən'frʌnt)
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76Confusev*to mix up someone's mind or ideas, or to make something difficult to understand

1. You're confusing him! Tell him slowly and one thing at a time.
2. Stop confusing the issue (= making the problem unnecessarily difficult)!
(kənˈfjuːz)
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77Connectv*to join or be joined with something else

1. Can I connect my printer to your computer?
2. Where does the stove connect (up) to the electricity?
(kə'nekt)
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78Considerv*to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision

1. Don't make any decisions before you've considered the situation.
2. Have you considered what you'll do if you don't get the job?
(kən ́sidə)
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79Consist Ofv*to be made of or formed from something

1. The team consists of four Europeans and two Americans
2. It's a simple dish to prepare, consisting mainly of rice and vegetables.
(kən'sist)
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80Constructv*to build something or put together different parts to form something whole

1. The walls are constructed of concrete.
2. to construct a new bridge/building
(kən ́strʌkt)
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81Consultv*to get information or advice from a person, book, etc. with special knowledge on a particular subject

1. If the symptoms get worse, consult your doctor.
2. I'm not quite sure how to get there - I'd better consult a map.
(kən'sʌlt)
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82Containv*to have something inside or include something as a part

1. How much liquid do you think this bottle contains?
2. I lost a file containing a lot of important documents.
(kən'tein)
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83Continuev*to keep happening, existing, or doing something, or to cause something or someone to do this

1. It's said that as the boat went down the band continued to play.
2. If she continues drinking like that, I'll have to carry her home.
(kən ́tinju:)
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84Contributev*to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people

1. Aren't you going to contribute towards Jack's leaving present?
2. Come to the meeting if you feel you have something to contribute.
(kən'tribju:t)
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85Convertv*to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character

1. Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?
2. What's the formula for converting pounds into kilograms?
(kən'və:t)
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86Convincev*to persuade someone or make someone certain

1. He managed to convince the jury of his innocence.
2. It's useless trying to convince her (that) she doesn't need to lose any weight.
(kən'vins)
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87Cope (+ With)v*to deal successfully with a difficult situation

1. It must be really hard to cope with three young children and a job.
2. It's only been a year since he died - how's she coping?
(koup)
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88Countv*to say numbers one after the other in order, or to calculate the number of people or things in a group

1. Let's count out loud (= speak the words) from one to ten.
2. The teachers counted the students as they got on to the bus.
(kaunt)
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89Createv*to make something new, or invent something

1. He created a wonderful meal from very few ingredients.
2. It's important to create a good impression when you meet a new client.
(kri:'eit)
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90Criticizev*to express disapproval of someone or something

1. The government is being widely criticized in the media for failing to limit air pollution.
2. We'll get nowhere if all you can do is criticize.
(ˈkrɪtəˌsaɪz)
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91Crushv*to press something very hard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed

1. The package had been badly crushed in the post.
2. Add three cloves of crushed garlic.
(krᴧ∫)
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92Curbv*to control or limit something that is not wanted

1. The government should act to curb tax evasion.
2. He is someone who finds it difficult to curb his fleshly desires.
(kə:b)
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93Darev*to be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous, or to be rude or silly enough to do something that you have no right to do

1. I was going to ask if his dog was better, but I didn't dare in case she had died.
2. Everyone in the office complains that he smells awful, but nobody dares (to) mention it to him.
(deər)
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94Decidev*to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities

1.She decided (that) she would travel to India.
2. The weather decided the outcome of the tennis match.
(di'said)
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95Declarev*to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially

1. She declared (that) it was the best chocolate cake she had ever tasted.
2. They declared their support for the proposal
(di'kleə)
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96Decoratev*to add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive:

1.They were decorated for their part in the rescue.
(́dekə ̧reit)
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97Defendv*to protect someone or something against attack or criticism; to speak in favour of someone or something

1.How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?
2. White blood cells help defend the body against infection.
(di'fend)
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98Definev*to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is

1.Before I answer your question, could you define your terms a little more (= explain what you mean by the words you have used)?
2. If you want employees to be more productive, then you must define and measure productivity precisely.
(di'fain)
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99Deliverv*to take goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of work:

1. Shops which will deliver goods are thin on the ground these days.
2. We deliver anywhere in the city.
(di'livə)
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100Demonstratev*to show or make something clear

1.These numbers clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.
2. The teacher demonstrated how to use the equipment.
(ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt)