Tag: verb

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 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 …

Verb > Uproot (+ object) 1 : to pull (a plant and its root) completely out of the ground uproot a vine Many trees were uprooted by the storm. 2 : to remove (something) completely Will we ever be able Read More …

Verb > Imitate (+ object) 1 : to make or do something the same way as (something else) Their competitors soon imitated (=copied) the idea. Her style has been imitated by many other writers. 2 a : to do the Read More …

Verb > Swaddle (+ object) to wrap (someone, especially a baby) tightly with a blanket, pieces of cloth, etc. He swaddled the baby in a blanket.

Verb > Embellish (+ object) to decorate (something) by adding special details and features : to make (something) more appealing or attractive a book embellished with colorful illustrations He embellished his speech with a few quotations. (humorous) I didn’t lie, Read More …

Verb > Owe 1 : to need to pay or repay money to a person, bank, business, etc. (+ object) I still owe money on the car. (=I have not yet paid back all the money I borrowed to buy Read More …