Tag: verb

(+ object) to make (someone’s hair) untidy She tousled the little boy’s hair.

To faze someone is to disturb their composure. Faze is a synonym of disconcert and daunt. My grandfather was a stolid individual who was not easily fazed by life’s troubles.

(+ object) 1 : to exist or be done in order to remind people of (an important event or person from the past) The festival commemorates the town’s founding. The plaque commemorates the battle that took place here 200 years Read More …

1 : to give up (something that you want to keep) especially in order to get or do something else or to help someone (+ object) She’s had to sacrifice a lot for her family. He sacrificed his personal life Read More …

Mesmerize means “to hold the attention of someone entirely; to interest or amaze someone so much that nothing else is seen or noticed.” The word is often used in the phrase “be mesmerized.” The crowd was mesmerized by the flawlessly Read More …

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 suddenly change direction Read More …

(+ 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.

(+ object) to make a hole or a series of holes in (something) Cover the bowl with aluminum foil, and then use a fork to perforate the foil.

1 : to ask questions or say things while another person is speaking : to do or say something that causes someone to stop speaking (+ object) Please don’t interrupt me (while I’m talking). (no object) It’s not polite to Read More …