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Achieve (N)

Synonyms: consulmmate, complete; effect, excecute, reach

Definition

To bring to a successful conclusion attain.

Ex: To be loved is to be fortunate, but to be hated is to achieve distintion.!

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Acquire (V)

Definition
To get or gain (something such as an object, trait, or ability) esp more or less permanently.
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Approach (V)

Synonyms: near, close with

Antonyms: withdraw.

Definition

To come near or nearer to

Ex: The car slowed down as they approache.

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Behalf (N)

 

Definition

In/On behalf of, as a representative of or a proxy for:

Ex: on behalf of my collegues, I address you tonight.

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Bond (N)

Definition

Binding security; frim assurance:

Ex: My word is my bond.

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Cease (V)

Synoyms: Terminate, end, culminate.

Antonyms: Begin.

Definition

To stop; discontinue:

Ex: Not all medieval beliefs have cease to exist.

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Collapse (V)

Definition

To fall or cave in.

Ex: The roof collapse and buried the crowd

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Commence (V)

Synonyms: Originate, inaugurate, see begin.

Definition

To begin, start.

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Compile (V)

Definition

To put together (documents, selections, or others materials) in one book or work.

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Comprehensive (Adj)

Definition

Of large scope; cevering or involving much; inclusive:

EX: A comprehensive study of world affairs.

Term

Compute (V)

Definition

To determine by calculation

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Confine (V)

Synonyms: circmscribe

Antonyms: Free

Definition

To enclose within bounds; limit or restrict

Ex: She confined her remarks to errorsin the report.

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Convert (V)

Synonims: proselytize, proselyte, neophyte, diciple.

Definition

To change (something) into a different or properties: Transmute; Transform.

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Denote (V)

Synonyms: Mark, Signal, Signify, Evidence

Definition

To mark or sign of; inducate.

Ex: A fever often denotes an infection

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