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embrace

US /ɛmˈbres/

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UK /ɪm'breɪs/

noun
Act of holding someone closely
An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
An act of holding someone tightly in your arms.
An act of accepting something enthusiastically.
An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms.
An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms.

verb
To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug

other
To accept something enthusiastically.
To accept a belief or idea willingly.
To hug or hold someone tightly, usually to show affection.
To include something as part of a whole.
To take advantage of an opportunity.

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force

US /fɔrs, fors/

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UK /fɔ:s/

other
To break open (something) using force.
To compel (someone) to do something.
To cause (a plant or crop) to develop or mature prematurely in a greenhouse or under artificial conditions.
To cause (a plant or flower) to grow or develop at an increased rate.
To use physical strength to break open or move (something).

other
Coercion or compulsion; strength or power exerted to cause motion or change.
Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.

other
Coercion or compulsion; strength or power exerted to cause or affect.
An influence or effect.
Physical strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.

noun
Coercion or compulsion, especially with the use or threat of violence.
Group of persons trained for military action; army
A body of people employed and trained for a particular task or purpose.
An influence or effect.
A body of people employed and trained for law enforcement.
A body of soldiers or police.
An influence that can cause a body to accelerate.
Pressure; attraction
Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
The use of physical strength/violence to persuade
Strength or power of expression or argument.

verb
To use physical strength or violence to persuade

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religion

US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

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UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

other
A particular system of faith and worship.

other
A system of faith and worship, often involving a belief in a god or gods.

noun
Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives

other
A cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith.
The study of religious beliefs and practices.
A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.

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raise

US /rez/

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UK /reɪz/

other
To put forward for consideration or discussion.
To increase the amount of a bet.
To bring up (a child).
To construct or erect.
To cause something to happen or exist.
To collect or obtain money, resources, or support.
To grow or cultivate plants or animals for food or other products.
To cause to appear; evoke.
To increase the amount, level, or strength of something.
To lift or move something to a higher position.
To bring together; assemble.
To bring up a question or topic for discussion or consideration.
To bring up a child; to care for a young person or animal until it is fully grown.

noun
An increase in salary or wages.
Increase in a bet above another when playing cards
Pay increase
An increase in salary or wages.

verb
To increase a bet above another when playing cards
To gather donations for a cause or charity
To bring up and educate a child to maturity
To bring a dead person to life
To increase a quantity, size, intensity or price
To lift (e.g. your hand) to a higher position
To mention a topic /issue for discussion; bring up
To increase (salary, etc.)
To grow or care for plants or animals

other
To increase in volume or size, especially dough with yeast.

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contradict

US /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkt/

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UK /ˌkɒntrə'dɪkt/

verb
To say the opposite is so; say something different

other
To be contrary to; be in opposition to.
To say the opposite of what someone else has said; to deny the truth of (a statement).

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convert

US /kənˈvɚt/

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UK /kən'vɜ:t/

noun
Person switching from one belief system to another

verb
To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
To change form, character, or function to another

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wanna

US /ˈwɑnə/

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UK /'wɒnə/

verb
Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking

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pop

US /pɑp/

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UK /pɒp/

verb
To cause something to open or burst suddenly
Burst or make something burst with a short, sharp explosive sound.
To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
To bulge or stick out suddenly.
Insert or put (something) quickly or suddenly.
Go somewhere quickly or briefly.
To go somewhere quickly or for a short time.

other
To burst open with a short, sharp sound.
To stand out or be noticeable.
To open wide or bulge.
To go somewhere quickly or briefly.

noun
Sweet soda drink
Father.
Popular music of a simple and tuneful character.
Popular music of a simple and tuneful character.
A short, sharp, explosive sound.
A carbonated soft drink.
A short, sharp, explosive sound.

other
To insert or place quickly.
To ask (a question, especially about marriage).

adjective
Type of music or art popular with many people
Relating to popular culture.

other
Popular music of the current time.
A sweet, carbonated soft drink.

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bear

US /bɛr/

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UK /bɛː/

verb
To accept (responsibilities or duties)
To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
To accept or suffer the weight of difficulties
To keep moving left or right while going forward
To show (sign of something)
To support the weight of something, e.g. a bridge

noun
Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
Someone who expects stock market to fall

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immigrant

US /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

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UK /ˈɪmɪgrənt/

noun
Person moving to another country to live there

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scream

US /skrim/

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UK /skri:m/

noun
A sudden loud, high-pitched noise

verb
To make a sudden loud, high sound

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hip

US /hɪp/

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UK /hɪp/

noun
The upper part of Leg

adjective
Being stylish and popular

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accident

US /ˈæksɪdənt, -ˌdɛnt/

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UK /ˈæksɪdənt/

noun
Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.

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language

US /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

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UK /ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ/

noun
Words or signs used to communicate messages

other
The way the body communicates, such as gestures and facial expressions.
The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.
A set of symbols and rules used for communication with a computer.
The words or phrases used in a particular field or context.
The style or manner of expression.
The style of a piece of writing or speech.
A system of communication used by a particular community or country.

other
A system of symbols and rules used for communication with or between computers.
A system of symbols and rules used for communication with or between computers.
A specific system for communication, such as English or French.
The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.

other
The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.

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offend

US /əˈfɛnd/

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UK /ə'fend/

verb
To break a rule or do something wrong
To upset, as by hurting someone's feelings

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feminist

US /ˈfɛmənɪst/

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UK /ˈfemənɪst/

noun
Person believing women have the same rights as men

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wear

US /wer/

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UK /weə(r)/

noun
Clothing designed for a purpose e.g. skiing
Damage from continual use over a long period

verb
To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
To display an expression or emotion on the face
To become weaker or damaged from continued use

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descend

US /dɪˈsɛnd/

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UK /dɪˈsend/

verb
To go down; to move from a higher to a lower place

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equality

US /iˈkwɑ:ləti/

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UK /iˈkwɒləti/

noun
Idea that all people have the same rights

other
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities

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terrorist

US /ˈtɛrərɪst/

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UK /ˈterərɪst/

noun
Radical who employs terror as a political weapon
A person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.