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tr.v. a·ban·doned, a·ban·don·ing, a·ban·dons
1. To withdraw one's support or help from, especially in spite of duty, allegiance, or responsibility; desert: abandon a friend in trouble.
2. To give up by leaving or ceasing to operate or inhabit, especially as a result of danger or other impending threat: abandoned the ship.
3. To surrender one's claim to, right to, or interest in; give up entirely. See Synonyms at relinquish.
4. To cease trying to continue; desist from: abandoned the search for the missing hiker.
5. To yield (oneself) completely, as to emotion.
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1. Unbounded enthusiasm; exuberance.
2. A complete surrender of inhibitions. |
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1. Occurring in or marked by abundance; plentiful. See Synonyms at plentiful.
2. Abounding with; rich: a region abundant in wildlife. |
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1. A means of approaching, entering, exiting, communicating with, or making use of: a store with easy access.
2. The ability or right to approach, enter, exit, communicate with, or make use of: has access to the restricted area; has access to classified material.
3. Public access.
4. An increase by addition.
5. An outburst or onset: an access of rage. |
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v. ac·com·mo·dat·ed, ac·com·mo·dat·ing, ac·com·mo·dates
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1. To do a favor or service for; oblige. See Synonyms at oblige.
2. To provide for; supply with.
3. To hold comfortably without crowding. See Synonyms at contain.
4. To make suitable; adapt. See Synonyms at adapt.
5. To allow for; consider: an economic proposal that accommodates the interests of senior citizens.
6. To settle; reconcile.
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1. To adapt oneself; become adjusted: It is never easy to accommodate to social change.
2. Physiology To become adjusted, as the eye to focusing on objects at a distance. |
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v. ac·cu·mu·lat·ed, ac·cu·mu·lat·ing, ac·cu·mu·lates
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To gather or pile up; amass. See Synonyms at gather.
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To mount up; increase. |
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v. a·dapt·ed, a·dapt·ing, a·dapts
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To make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation.
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To become adapted: a species that has adapted well to winter climes. |
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v. ad·hered, ad·her·ing, ad·heres
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1. To stick fast by or as if by suction or glue.
2. To remain devoted to or be in support of something: adhered to her beliefs.
3. To carry out a plan, scheme, or operation without deviation: We will adhere to our plan.
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To cause to adhere; make stick. |
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n. pl. ag·o·nies
1. The suffering of intense physical or mental pain.
2. The struggle that precedes death.
3. A sudden or intense emotion: an agony of doubt.
4. A violent, intense struggle. |
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1. Loyalty or the obligation of loyalty, as to a nation, sovereign, or cause. See Synonyms at fidelity.
2. The obligations of a vassal to a lord. |
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a. An eager or strong desire to achieve something, such as fame or power.
b. The object or goal desired: Her ambition is the presidency.
2. Desire for exertion or activity; energy: had no ambition to go dancing. |
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adj. am·pler, am·plest
1. Of large or great size, amount, extent, or capacity: an ample living room. See Synonyms at spacious.
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a. Large in degree, kind, or quantity: an ample reward.
b. More than enough: ample evidence.
3. Fully sufficient to meet a need or purpose: had ample food for the party. See Synonyms at plentiful. |
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Agonizing physical or mental pain; torment. See Synonyms at regret.
v. an·guished, an·guish·ing, an·guish·es
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To cause to feel or suffer anguish.
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To feel or suffer anguish. |
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an·tic·i·pate (n-ts-pt)
v. an·tic·i·pat·ed, an·tic·i·pat·ing, an·tic·i·pates
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1. To feel or realize beforehand; foresee: hadn't anticipated the crowds at the zoo.
2. To look forward to, especially with pleasure; expect: anticipated a pleasant hike in the country.
3. To deal with beforehand; act so as to mitigate, nullify, or prevent: anticipated the storm by boarding up the windows. See Synonyms at expect.
4. To cause to happen in advance; accelerate.
5. To use in advance, as income not yet available.
6. To pay (a debt) before it is due.
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To think, speak, or write about a matter in advance. |
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1. Uneasy and apprehensive about an uncertain event or matter; worried.
2. Attended with, showing, or causing anxiety: spent an anxious night waiting for the test results.
3. Usage Problem Eagerly or earnestly desirous. |
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1. Clothing, especially outer garments; attire.
2. A covering or adornment: trees with their apparel of foliage.
tr.v. ap·par·eled or ap·par·elled, ap·par·el·ing or ap·par·el·ling, ap·par·els
1. To clothe or dress.
2. To adorn or embellish. |
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