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recognize

US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

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UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

other
To accept that something is true or important
To know someone or something because you have seen or heard them before
To officially accept or approve of a country, government, etc.
To realize or understand something
To acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of something.
To show appreciation for someone's efforts or qualities.
To identify someone or something seen before.
To understand and accept the importance of something.

verb
To accept the truth or reality of something
To officially accept or approve of something
To consider something as important or special
To accept the legal authority of someone, thing
To know someone or something because you have seen or heard them before
To publicly show appreciation for someone's work
To know someone or something because you have seen or heard him or her or experienced it before

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stretch

US /strɛtʃ/

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UK /stretʃ/

noun
Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
A consecutive row of things
A period of time

verb
To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
To make something bigger by pulling on it

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prone

US /proʊn/

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UK /prəʊn/

adjective
Lying flat with your head facing the ground
Likely to have, do or be (usually something bad)

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campaign

US /kæmˈpen/

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UK /kæm'peɪn/

noun
Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
A series of military operations intended to achieve a particular objective, confined to a specific area or involving a specified type of fighting.
A series of planned activities designed to achieve a particular aim.
A series of planned activities designed to achieve a particular aim.
A series of planned activities designed to achieve a particular social, political, or commercial aim.

verb
To work in an organized, active way towards a goal

other
To work in an organized and active way towards a particular goal, typically a political or social one.

other
To promote or advocate for something in a planned and active way.

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completely

US /kəmˈpliːtli/

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UK /kəmˈpli:tli/

adverb
In every way or as much as possible; totally.
In every way or as much as possible
Totally; entirely.
To the greatest extent; thoroughly.
In every way or as much as possible; totally.
Including all or everything; without anything lacking.
Thoroughly; to a full or finished extent.
Totally; in every way or as much as possible.

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expect

US /ɪkˈspɛkt/

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UK /ɪk'spekt/

verb
To believe something is probably going to happen

other
To anticipate or believe that something will happen or someone will arrive.
To believe that something will happen or is likely to happen.
To require something from someone as a duty or obligation.

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purpose

US /ˈpɚpəs/

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UK /'pɜ:pəs/

noun
Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
A person's sense of resolve or determination.
Determination; resolve.
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
The use to which something is put.

other
Have as one's intention or objective.
Have as one's intention or objective.
To intend or resolve to do something.

adverb
Intentionally; deliberately.
With clear intention or determination.

other
The use to which something is put.

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describe

US /dɪˈskraɪb/

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UK /dɪ'skraɪb/

verb
To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something

other
To define or classify something.
To draw or trace the outline of; to form.
To give an account in words of someone or something, including all the important details.
To give a detailed account of; portray.
To give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the important details.
To trace the outline of; to draw.

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track

US /træk/

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UK /træk/

verb
To use marks to follow a wild animal
To move a certain way/follow a particular course
To record and examine the progress of something
To follow the trail or movements of someone or something.
To monitor or record the progress or development of something.

noun
A prepared course for racing, especially for athletes.
A circular course for running
A circular path on a magnetic disk or tape on which data can be recorded.
Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A mark or impression left by a moving object.
A recording of a song or piece of music.
A recording of a song or piece of music.
A rough path or minor road.
The rails on which a train runs.
The rails on which a train runs.
A prepared course for racing.
Path in a field or a forest made by walkers
Often circular course laid out for car racing
One of multiple musical recordings on an album
Band surrounding the wheels of a tank
Metal lines that trains ride on
One of the rails making up a railway line.

other
To follow the trail or movements of someone or something.

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imagine

US /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

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UK /ɪ'mædʒɪn/

verb
To think creatively about; form mental picture of
Form a mental image or concept of something.
Suppose or assume something.

other
To form a mental image or concept of something.
To suppose or assume something.

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stare

US /stɛr/

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UK /steə(r)/

noun
A long look at something or someone for a reason

verb
To look at someone or something for a long time

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corporate

US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/

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UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/

adjective
Concerning (usually large) companies
Relating to a large company or group.
Shared or done by all members of a group.
Relating to events organized by a corporation.
Relating to the financial activities of companies.
Shared by or relating to all the members of a group.
Relating to the legal aspects of companies.

noun
The shared values, beliefs, and practices of a company.
The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
The part of the economy made up of corporations.
A tax on the profits of a company.

other
The shared values, beliefs, and practices of employees in an organization.
The overall strategy and direction of a company.

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remain

US /rɪˈmen/

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UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

other
To be left over or still existing
To continue to be something
To stay behind or in the same place

verb
To be left behind; to continue to exist
To stay in a place when other people have gone
To be left undone (after other things changed)

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effect

US /ɪˈfɛkt/

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UK /ɪ'fekt/

noun
An advantage, benefit
The power to produce a result; influence.
Change brought about by a cause; result

other
To cause (something) to happen; bring about.

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curse

US /kɚs/

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UK /kɜ:s/

noun
Act to cause trouble to others
A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.
A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.

verb
To use offensive language when angry; swear
To utter offensive words in anger or annoyance.

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suddenly

US /ˈsʌdn:lɪ/

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UK /ˈsʌdənli/

adverb
In an unexpected or very quick manner

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protest

US /ˈproʊtɛst/

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UK /'prəʊtest/

noun
Forceful argument against something
Objection to something

verb
To argue against something in a forceful way
To express a strong objection or dislike

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professional

US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/

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UK /prə'feʃənl/

adjective
Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
Relating to or characteristic of a profession; engaged in a profession or occupation.
Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
Getting paid for playing a sport/doing an activity
Exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace.
Having or showing the skill appropriate to a professional person; competent.
Conforming to the standards of skill, competence, or character normally expected of a properly qualified and experienced person in a work environment
Engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime.
Relating to or belonging to a profession.

noun
Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
A person engaged in a specific profession.
One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A person engaged or qualified to engage in a profession.
A person who engages in a sport or other activity as a profession.
A person who engages in a sport or activity as a job.

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immerse

US /ɪˈmɜ:rs/

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UK /ɪˈmɜ:s/

verb
To put something in liquid until it is covered
To become completely involved in something

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defeat

US /dɪˈfit/

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UK /dɪ'fi:t/

noun
When you lose a fight, game or competition
An instance of being defeated.

verb
To beat an enemy, team, disease

other
The feeling of having been beaten.

other
To prevent something from succeeding.
To win a victory over someone in a battle, game, election, etc.

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leave

US /liv/

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UK /li:v/

noun
A period of absence from duty or work, especially when granted permission.
Permission to do something
Vacation time; time off work

other
To cause someone to be in a particular state or condition.
To allow something to remain in a specific place or condition.

other
Permission to be away from work or duty.
Remains of food.

verb
To go away from; depart
To gift property to someone after you die
To allow something to continue happening
To let something remain unused or available
To let something or someone remain somewhere

other
To go away from a place.

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naked

US /ˈnekɪd/

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UK /ˈneɪkɪd/

adjective
Without clothes or covering; bare.
Not wearing any clothes; without covering

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tear

US /tɛr/

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UK /teə(r)/

noun
Drop of salty water from the eye
Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged

verb
To move very quickly, often with carelessness
To remove something forcibly or roughly
To damage by pulling, resulting in a rough edge

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assemble

US /əˈsɛmbəl/

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UK /əˈsembl/

verb
To put parts together to make a complete unit
To gather together in one place

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defense

US /dɪˈfɛns/

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UK /dɪ'fens/

noun
Argument in support of something
The process of protecting something from attack
Part of a team that prevents others from scoring
The case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit.

other
The action of defending someone or something.

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revolutionary

US /ˌrɛvəˈluʃəˌnɛri/

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UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃənərɪ/

adjective
Marking a significant change in something
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Relating to a violent replacement of a government
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Engaged in or promoting political revolution.

noun
A person who advocates or engages in a revolution.
Person fighting to replace a government
A person who advocates or engages in revolutionary activity.

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haven

US /ˈhevən/

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UK /'heɪvn/

noun
Place where people can feel safe and happy

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sharp

US /ʃɑrp/

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UK /ʃɑ:p/

noun
Person's name
A musical tone

adjective
Being very clear and easy to see
(Of clothes) nicely or stylishly
Being able to think, see, or understand quickly
Having a thin edge or point that is able to cut
Requiring a quick or sudden change in direction
Having a flavor that is very strong and distinct

adverb
At precisely the time given
Suddenly; immediately (of directions)

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representative

US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/

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UK /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/

noun
A person who represents a company or organization.
Typical example of a particular category
Politician who acts on behalf of the people
A person who acts as an agent or sales person
A member of a legislative body, especially in the US House of Representatives.
A member of a legislative body.
A person chosen to act or speak on behalf of a group or organization.
A person who sells a company's products or services.

adjective
Acting or speaking for other people
Typical of a particular group or thing
Acting on behalf of someone else.
Based on elected representatives.
Serving as a typical example of something.
Carried on by elected representatives of the people.
Accurately reflecting the characteristics of a larger group.
Serving to represent or stand for something.
Typical of a particular person, thing, or group.

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government

US /ˈɡʌvənmənt/

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UK /ˈgʌvənmənt/

noun
Group of people and system that rule a nation
A building where a government operates.
A department or bureau of the government.
The body or group of people that controls and directs a country or state.
The administration in power.
The body or group of people that controls and directs a country or area.
The system by which a state or community is governed.

other
The act or process of governing; governance.
The act or manner of governing; control; direction.
Divine direction; providence.
The study of how countries are governed.
The system by which a state or community is governed.
The study of the systems of governing.

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steal

US /stil/

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UK /sti:l/

noun
A bargain; something bought very cheaply
Act of taking the ball or a base from another

verb
To move quietly or secretly to or from a place
To secretly take something that belongs to another

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dash

US /dæʃ/

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UK /dæʃ/

verb
To hit against something with a lot of force
To destroy or damage a feeling, such as hope
To run or move very quickly or hastily

noun
Hyphen e.g. '-'; or space
A horizontal stroke in writing or printing used to mark a pause or break in sense or to separate words
Act of running quickly towards a particular place
Small amount of something (often used in cooking)
A quality of style and being attractive

other
To run or travel somewhere in a great hurry

other
To throw something with great force
To hit or break something violently

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build

US /bɪld/

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UK /bɪld/

noun
Your physical shape; physique
A version of a software program.
The process of construction.

other
To increase or strengthen confidence.
To construct (something) by putting parts or materials together.
To increase or develop something over time.
To create or establish something gradually.
To use something as a base or foundation for further development.
To create or strengthen a relationship.

verb
To construct (something) by putting parts or materials together.
To develop or establish (something) gradually.
To establish e.g. a reputation, over time
To construct a house, office, factory

other
To work towards a particular goal or outcome.
To increase or intensify, especially referring to weather conditions.

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swing

US /swɪŋ/

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UK /swɪŋ/

noun
Movement in a curved motion
Flowing, curved movement, e.g. of the arm
Change in opinion or theme
Outdoor seat that hangs by two ropes, or chains

verb
To move something in a back and forth motion
To move in a back and forth motion, while hanging
To change opinion or mood, usually quickly

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assure

US /əˈʃʊr/

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UK /əˈʃʊə(r)/

verb
To confirm; state with certainty something is so
To make sure that something happens

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fail

US /fel/

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UK /feɪl/

noun
A mark on a test showing you did not pass

verb
To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
To not do or provide something that is needed
To stop working or functioning; to break down
To not achieve a goal, or to go wrong

other
To not pass a test or exam.
To disappoint or let someone down.

other
To become weaker or less effective.
To stop working correctly.
To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal.

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difficult

US /ˈdɪfɪˌkʌlt, -kəlt/

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UK /'dɪfɪkəlt/

adjective
Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
Not easy; requiring effort or skill to accomplish, understand, or deal with.
Not easy to please or satisfy; causing trouble or problems.
Full of hardships or problems; causing distress or worry.

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blade

US /bled/

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UK /bleɪd/

noun
One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
Sharp edge used for cutting
Long thin leaf of a plant

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part

US /pɑ:rt/

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UK /pɑ:t/

noun
Division of a book
Ratio of something, e.g. 3 of gin, 1 of tonic
A line in a person's hair, made with a comb
Character an actor plays on stage, movie, or TV
Some, but not all of a specific thing
Role in causing something to happen

verb
To make a line in a person's hair, by using a comb
To move two things apart creating a space
To leave someone, or to break off a relationship

adjective
To some degree; half; not fully

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understand

US /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

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UK /ˌʌndə'stænd/

other
To be aware of something
To believe something to be the case
Perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).
To feel or show sympathy for; empathize with.

other
To grasp something mentally.

verb
To know the meaning of language, what someone says

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percentage

US /pərˈsentɪdʒ/

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UK /pəˈsentɪdʒ/

noun
Part of a whole divided into hundredths
An advantage or allowance.
A rate, number, or amount in relation to a whole, expressed as if it is, or is part of, one hundred.
A rate, number, or amount in each hundred.
A number or rate that is expressed as a certain number of parts of something divided into 100 parts.

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tub

US /tʌb/

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UK /tʌb/

noun
Another word for a bath

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swine

US /swaɪn/

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UK /swaɪn/

noun
A pig

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bailout

US /ˈbelˌaʊt/

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UK /ˈbeɪlaʊt/

noun
Giving money to help someone get out of debt
An act of providing financial assistance to a failing business or economy to prevent its collapse.
An act of rescuing someone or something from a difficult or dangerous situation.

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anarchy

US /ˈænərki/

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UK /ˈænəki/

noun
Political theory in which there is no government

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supporter

US /səˈpɔrtɚ, -ˈpor-/

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UK /səˈpɔ:tə(r)/

noun
Someone showing they are in favor of a idea, plan
Someone who is a fan of a particular sports team

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futility

US /fjuˈtɪlətɪ/

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UK /fju:'tɪlətɪ/

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Quality, state of being useless or without result

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Stranger Than Fiction (2006)- Taxman in Love Scene (1/9) | Movieclips

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recognize

stretch

prone

campaign

completely

expect

purpose

describe

track

imagine

stare

corporate

remain

effect

curse

suddenly

protest

professional

immerse

defeat

leave

naked

tear

assemble

defense

revolutionary

haven

sharp

representative

government

steal

dash

build

swing

assure

fail

difficult

blade

part

understand

percentage

tub

swine

bailout

anarchy

supporter

futility