Verb > Emerge (no object) 1 a : to become known or apparent The facts emerged after a lengthy investigation. A simple pattern has emerged. (=become clear) Several possible candidates have emerged. 1 b : to become known or regarded Read More …
Category: Verbs
Verb > Migrate
Verb > Migrate (no object) 1 : to move from one country or place to live or work in another He migrates from New York to Florida each winter. Thousands of workers migrate to this area each summer. 2 : Read More …
Verb > Deflect
Verb > Deflect 1 : a (+ object) : to cause (something that is moving) to change direction armor that can deflect bullets The goalie deflected the ball with his hands. b : (no object) : to hit something and Read More …
Verb > Quarrel
Verb > Quarrel (no object) to argue about or disagree with something The children quarrel all the time. She and her husband are always quarreling about/over money. I don’t want to quarrel with you. I won’t quarrel (=disagree) with your Read More …
Verb > Restore
Verb > Restore (+ object) 1 : to give back (someone or something that was lost or taken) : to return (someone or something) — often + to The police restored the stolen purse to its owner. The police restored Read More …
Phrasal Verb > Plug in
Phrasal Verb > Plug in 1 : plug (something) in or plug in (something) : to connect (something, such as a lamp or television) to an electrical source or to another device by using a plug Don’t plug the stereo Read More …
Verb > Blossom
Verb > Blossom 1 : to produce flowers he trees have finished blossoming. (=blooming, flowering) 2 : to change, grow, and develop full Their friendship began to blossom (=bloom, flower, flourish) during the summer. Their friendship blossomed into romance. heir Read More …
Verb > Cooperate
Verb > Cooperate (no object) 1 : to work together : to work with another person or group to do something It will be much easier if everyone cooperates. Several organizations cooperated in the relief efforts. The country agreed to Read More …
Verb > Dehydrate
Verb > Dehydrate somewhat technical 1 (+ object) : to remove water or moisture from (something, such as food) Salt dehydrates the meat and keeps it from spoiling. 2 : to lose too much water (no object) Athletes drink lots Read More …
Verb > Indicate
Verb > Indicate 1 (+ object) : to show (something) Our records indicate a depth of 3,000 feet here. Studies indicate (that) this chemical could cause cancer. The map indicates where the treasure is buried. – to show that (something) Read More …