[+ object] 1 : to think of (someone or something) in a particular way He is highly regarded by his coworkers. [=his coworkers have a very high opinion of him] — often + as She regards him as a friend. Read More …
Verb > Regard
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Verb > Doodle
Verb > Subside
[no object] 1 : to become less strong or intense The pain/swelling will subside in a couple of hours. After his anger had subsided, he was able to look at things rationally. We’ll have to wait until the wind/storm/rain subsides. Read More …
Verb > Lacerate
This word comes from a Latin one meaning “to tear into pieces.” To lacerate something is to cut, tear, or slice it in a deep, rough, irregular way. And figuratively speaking, to lacerate things or people is to hurt them Read More …
Verb > Sting
1 of an insect, plant, or animal : to hurt (someone) by piercing the skin with a sharp, pointed part that usually contains poison [+ object] I got stung by a bee. The jellyfish stung the swimmer. [no object] The Read More …
Verb > Dabble
To dabble is to get just a little wet by splashing a bit. More generally speaking, if you dabble, or if you dabble in an activity or interest, you get involved in it just a little bit, as if you’re Read More …
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, I just embellished Read More …
Verb > Circumvent
This word has Latin roots that mean “to come around.” To circumvent something is to find a way around it: to avoid it, often in a smart or sneaky way. Pronunciation: SIR come VENT Part of speech: Verb, the transitive Read More …
Verb > Erase
1 [+ object] : to remove (something that has been recorded) from a tape (such as a videotape or audiotape) or a computer disk The recording can be erased and the tape used again. Several important files were accidentally erased. Read More …
