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symbolize , serve as an example of
serve as a means of expressing something .
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the activity of removing a resource
the act of decreasing something markedly .
1.6
pass ( a thread ) through or into , on or as if on a string
thread on or as if on a string .
3.6
changing one thing for another
the act of changing one thing for another thing .
4.6
lack of agreement , not harmonious
lack of agreement or harmony .
5
build , make by combining materials or parts
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts .
4
the act or capability of seeing
the act of looking or seeing or observing .
4.2
an assertion offered as evidence , a line of reasoning
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true .
4.2
stain with a dirty substance
stain with a dirty substance , such as soot .
4.2
appoint , ordain to a clerical post
appoint to a clerical posts .
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expect , predict , or forsee something in the future
make a prediction about ; tell in advance .
3.6
state or explain the meaning
give a definition for the meaning of a word .
4.4
immerse briefly into liquid or container
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet , coat , or saturate .
3.6
a contract granting use or occupation of property under certain terms or conditions .
a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment .
3.8
pass or put a vessel through a lock in a waterway
pass by means through a lock in a waterway .
4.4
cause to assume a condition
put into a certain state ; cause to be in a certain state .
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the inclusion of all members of mathematical sets
a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets .
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drench periodically with liquid while cooking
cover with liquid before cooking .
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raise to a higher energy level ( as in physics )
raise to a higher energy level .
5
make certain the failure or destruction of ; destine
make certain of the failure or destruction of .
4.8
function in a particular manner when moving
have certain properties when driven .
1.8
a set of pieces of creative work for showing
a set of pieces of creative work collected to be shown to potential customers or employers .
4.2
a person who takes pictures , often a professional
someone who takes photographs professionally .
4.2
come into existence ; reveal its presence or make an apprearance .
reveal its presence or make an appearance .
4.2
reduce to small pieces by pounding or grinding .
reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading .
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discern , identify , or know because of a previous experience
exhibit recognition for ( an antigen or a substrate ) .
1.2
perform or supervise a ritual
perform ( a church sacrament ) ritually .
4.2
an object impairs the respiration of someone or something .
impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of .
4.6
the close approach of one object to another
the motion of one object relative to another .
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act in accordance with rules , commands , or wishes
act in accordance with someone 's rules , commands , or wishes .
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cost or monetary value of goods or services
the high value or worth of something .
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a functioning unit of a larger political organization , a cadre
a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement .
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involve as a necessary accompaniment or result ; have as a logical consequence .
impose , involve , or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result .
2.8
regard with consideration or respect
regard or treat with consideration , respect , and esteem .
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the act of lifting something
the act of raising something .
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lie at an angle ; bend along a path .
to incline or bend from a vertical position .
3.4
hinder or conceal the progress or occurrence of
prevent the progress or free movement of .
3.2
the act of coming to rest after a voyage .
the act of coming down to the earth ( or other surface ) .
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put down by force or authority ; come down on or keep down by unjust use of authority .
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one 's authority .
4.2
remove facial hair by tying a fine string around it and pulling
remove facial hair by tying a fine string around it and pulling at the string .
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manage , handle , or control something
direct the course of ; manage or control .
4.6
physical force that draws objects together
the force by which one object attracts another .
3.8
deal with according to routine or procedure
deal with in a routine way .
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enclose in a protective covering .
cover with a protective sheathing .
4.4
reverse a direction , attitude or course of action , perhaps perceptually .
reverse ( a direction , attitude , or course of action ) .
4.8
a fixed entrance fee to a club or venue
a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink .
4.2
the act of allowing , bestowing something
the act of providing a subsidy .
1.2
draw in and expel air through lungs .
draw air into , and expel out of , the lungs .
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starting page of a website
the opening page of a web site .
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( baseball ) tag the base runner to get him out .
tag the base runner to get him out .
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( cause to ) move abruptly , often making a short , sharp sound
close with a snapping motion .
2
people assembled together in a rhythmic movement
a party of people assembled for dancing .
3.6
a conveyance or transporter , often wheeled
a conveyance that transports people or objects .
4.4
365 days from january 1 to december 31 , the gregorian calendar
the year ( reckoned from january 1 to december 31 ) according to gregorian calendar .
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apply conditioner to make smooth and shiny .
apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny .
5
a vote , a public and legal choosing of officials
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office .
3.8
approach a certain measurement , whether of age , speed , temperature , etc .
approach a certain age or speed .
3.4
to fill with coal or oil
fill ( a ship 's bunker ) with coal or oil .
3.6
assign to a particular task
assign to a specific task .
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leave isolated with little hope of rescue
leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue .
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an organism infected with another parasitic organism or pathogen
an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite ; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association .
3.4
make coincide in time or operation
make synchronous and adjust in time or manner .
4
confine in or as if in a prison
lock up or confine , in or as in a jail .
5
the forceful exhalation of air from nose or mouth
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth .
4.8
a social system of production , distribution and consumption
the system of production and distribution and consumption .
4.4
keep something intact , maintain unchanged condition
keep in safety and protect from harm , decay , loss , or destruction .
4.2
a result or outcome of a previous cause or condition
the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual .
2.8
regard something likely or reasonable to happen
regard something as probable or likely .
4.8
an increase in size as measured per unit of time
the rate of increase in size per unit time .
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have a great affection , liking , or desire for
have a great affection or liking for .
5
keep something or someone under control ; stop something from happening
stop for a moment , as if out of uncertainty or caution .
2.8
find out or determine , perhaps after a calculation or investigation .
find out , learn , or determine with certainty , usually by making an inquiry or other effort .
4.4
something that serves to suggest a certain fact .
something that serves to indicate or suggest .
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a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges .
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges ( used for maintenance ) .
4.4
obtain from a storage device , as of information on a computer .
obtain or retrieve from a storage device ; as of information on a computer .
4.8
repeat ; reestablish or begin again
reestablish on a new , usually improved , basis or make new or like new .
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computers : obtain data / images from magnetic tapes or with a beam of light
obtain data from magnetic tapes .
3
improve or perfect by polishing , pruning , or making more concise .
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing .
3.8
signify or mean to express or convey
mean or intend to express or convey .
5
strike heavily , especially with a fist or implement .
strike heavily , especially with the fist or a bat .
4.6
a self-propelled projectile driven by self-contained propellant
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine .
3.4
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully ; separate or cause to separate ; go to pieces .
separate or cause to separate abruptly .
4.4
cause to match ( ideas or acts ) ; be compatible
cause to match , as of ideas or acts .
4.2
( cause to ) be firmly attached or closed .
cause to be firmly attached .
4.4
a chart or map showing the dimensions , movements or progress of something
a chart or map showing the movements or progress of an object .
4
identify , establish location or identity
recognize as being ; establish the identity of someone or something .
3.4
put or set into , between or among
put or introduce into something .
2.8
a person or thing in the role of being a replacement for something else
a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another .
4.2
division of a university that offers degrees beyond bachelor 's degree
a school in a university offering study leading to degrees beyond the bachelor 's degree .
4.6
subsist on a meager allowance or supply .
subsist on a meager allowance .
4.8
provide , raise , or supply funds to
obtain or provide money for .
4.4
an official with responsibility to supervise some domain of social activity
an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest .
4.2
the act of creating written works .
the activity of putting something in written form .
4.6
take or capture by force or authority
take or capture by force .
5
go after with the intent to follow or catch .
go after with the intent to catch .
4.6
an official campaign against a perceived societal harm
a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious .
3.2
remove feathers , pits , shells , skin , husks
remove shells or husks from .
4.2
aggressive willingness to battle , pugnaciousness
an aggressive willingness to compete .
3.2
pat or squeeze , especially under the chin .
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully , especially under the chin .
4.8
give a neat appearance to , neaten
give a neat appearance to .
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