Tag: verb

Verb – Slumber (no object) literary to sleep The children quietly slumbered.

Verb – Nettle (+ object) to make (someone) angry The mayor’s recent actions have nettled some members of the community. It nettles him that his younger coworker got a promotion before he did.

Verb – Comprehend (+ object) somewhat formal to understand (something, such as a difficult or complex subject) He is able to fully comprehend (=understand completely) what is happening and react appropriately. — often used in negative statements They are unable Read More …

Verb – Blend 1 (+ object) : to mix (things) thoroughly and usually with good results Blend the fruit, yogurt, and milk (together). blend caramel with chocolate The music blends traditional and modern melodies. She blends psychology and crime in Read More …

Verb – Forecast a statement about what you think is going to happen in the future weather forecasts economic forecasts

Verb – Displease (+ object) to make (someone) feel unhappy or annoyed What I said obviously displeased her. = She was obviously displeased by what I said. — opposite PLEASE

Verb – Pad (+ object) 1 : to cover or fill (something) with soft material especially to protect it or make it more comfortable He padded the inside of the box with cloth and crumpled newspaper. She used a cushion Read More …

Verb – Stupefy (+ object) to shock or surprise (someone) very much : to cause (someone) to become confused or unable to think clearly — usually used as (be) stupefied I was stupefied by their decision.