raise vs. rise raise must have an object (to increase the amount, value, or degree) They have raised their prices. Don’t raise your voice. rise is used without an object (to move upwards) The balloon rose slowly into the air. The sun has risen. (to get up) He rose …
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entitle (to give a title to something) He entitled the book “Comedy and Tragedy. “ (to have the right to receive or do something) Employees are entitled to 24 days’ paid vacation per year. This visa may entitle you to visit the museum for free. title (name of a book, …
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ingenious (clever, original, and resourceful) He is ingenious enough to handle that sort of machinery. She thought of an ingenious solution to the problem. ingenuous (naive, honest and trusting) It was ingenuous of you to ask a stranger to look after your luggage. Don’t be too ingenuous in believing what people say. …
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moan (to make a long, deep sound, usually expressing pain, unhappiness, or physical pleasure) The injured man moaned for a while until he fell asleep. She rubbed his back, and he moaned with pleasure. (to complain in an annoying way, usually in an unhappy voice) Stop moaning; there is …
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mall (a large, enclosed shopping area where cars are not allowed) I usually do my shopping at the mall. There is a large mall near the lake. maul of an animal (to attack and injure with teeth or claws) He was mauled to death by a lion. (to touch someone in a …
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