Tag: verb

To lampoon someone or something is to ridicule that person or thing, especially through the use of harsh satire. The exhibit chronicles the long history of lampooning public figures in cartoons.

To fathom something is to understand the reason for its existence or occurrence. Even those close to him can’t always fathom why he repeatedly risks his life to climb the world’s tallest mountains.

1 : to flow over the edge or top of (something) (+ object) The river overflowed its banks. (no object) The creek overflows every spring. The water in the sink overflowed. — often used figuratively The large crowd filled the Read More …

to feel great surprise, wonder, or admiration (no object) usually + at or over The audience marveled at the magician’s skill. The doctors are marveling over her dramatic recovery. (+ object) The doctors marveled that anyone could recover so quickly.

(+ object) 1 : to build (something damaged or destroyed) again After the war, many houses need to be reconstructed. Archaeologists were able to reconstruct most of the ancient village from their findings. 2 : to find out and describe Read More …

To absolve someone is to free them from a responsibility or commitment, or from the consequences of guilt. The plaintiff asserts that the company is not absolved of responsibility for the false claims simply because its ownership has changed.

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 Read More …

always followed by an adverb or preposition (no object) to walk in a slow and confident way that makes people notice you The model sashayed down the runway. She sashayed into the room.

To emote is to express emotion in a very dramatic or obvious way. He stood on the stage, emoting and gesturing wildly.

(+ object) 1 : to gather (a crop) It is time to harvest the wheat. 2 : to gather or collect (something) for use They want to harvest timber in these woods. – sometimes used figuratively She has harvested the Read More …