(+ object) formal + literary to be a sign or warning that something usually bad or unpleasant is going to happen The distant thunder portended a storm. If you’re superstitious, a black cat portends trouble.
Category: Verbs
Verb > Entangle
(+ object) 1 : to cause (something) to get caught in or twisted with something else : TANGLE — usually used as (be/get) entangled The kite got entangled in the tree. She tried to get up, but her foot was Read More …
Verb > Persevere
(no object) to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult She persevered in her studies and graduated near the top of her class. Even though he was tired, he persevered and finished the race. Read More …
Verb > Splurge
(no object) informal to spend more money than usual on something for yourself You should let yourself splurge once in a while. – often + on We decided to splurge on a bottle of good wine for dinner. – splurge Read More …
Verb > Deplete
(+ object) to use most or all of (something important) : to greatly reduce the amount of (something) Activities such as logging and mining deplete our natural resources. We completely depleted our life savings when we bought our new house. Read More …
Verb > Impair
(+ object) to make (something) weaker or worse Smoking can impair your health. His memory was so impaired by age that he often forgot where he was. Drinking impairs a person’s ability to think clearly. – impaired adjective (more impaired; Read More …
Verb > Rupture
1 a : to break or burst (no object) The pipe ruptured because of high water pressure. (+ object) High water pressure ruptured the pipe. b : (+ object) medical : to cause a break or tear in (a part Read More …
Phrasal Verb > Lavish with
Verb > Emanate
1 : (no object) : to come out from a source Good smells emanated from the kitchen. Constant criticism has emanated from her opponents. Happiness seems to emanate from her. 2 : (+ object) : to send (something) out : Read More …
Verb > Align
1 : to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position (+ object) The storekeeper carefully aligned (=lined up) the cans on the shelf. He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw Read More …