raze (to completely destroy a building, city, etc.) They will raze the old building to make more room for the park. These villages were razed to the ground during the war. raise must have an object (to increase the amount, value, or degree) They have raised their prices. Don’t raise your …
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keep from informal (to prevent someone from doing something) We couldn’t keep from laughing. I don’t intend to keep you from your work. (to not tell someone) They kept their relationship from us for years. envocabulary.com
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rack up US informal (to get as time passes; to accumulate) John racked up a $3000 debt when he was in Florida. He has been racking up a lot of unauthorized absences recently. (to increase something) We are doing our best to rack up the highest score possible. They racked up the charges by …
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need (if you need something, it is necessary or very important for you to have it): We need food and medicines. require formal (need): Success usually requires hard work. want informal (need): These flowers want watering daily. call for (require something as necessary or appropriate): The job calls for …
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throw for a loop US informal (to surprise and upset very much) The result of the election threw us for a loop. When I heard she was leaving, I was really knocked for a loop. Also: knock for a loop envocabulary.com
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