Synonyms

  flee (to leave a place very quickly, especially because of danger or fear): We managed to flee to safety. run away (to escape from a place, person, or situation): He ran away from home when he was sixteen. run off (to escape from a place, person, or situation): He ran off …

  expensive (costing a lot of money): It is expensive to travel by plane. costly (costing a lot, especially in a way that wastes money): It would be too costly to fix this car. pricey informal (expensive): The dress was a little pricey but beautiful. overpriced (very costly and not worth the price): Everything in …

  delicious (very pleasant to taste): That was a delicious meal. tasty informal (having a strong and pleasant taste): These sausages are very tasty. delectable formal (very pleasant to taste): That restaurant serves delectable foods all day. mouth-watering (smelling or looking so tasty that you want to eat it immediately): The dinner smells mouth-watering. appetizing …

  choose (to decide which person or thing you want out of the ones that are available): Which dress should I choose? pick informal (to choose someone or something from a group): Pick a number from one to ten. select formal (to choose someone or something, especially after thinking carefully): You should …

  bring up (to look after and educate a child): She had to bring up her son by herself. raise US (bring up): We will get married and raise a family. rear (to look after a child or animal until they are fully grown): Farmers in the area rear sheep and …