Synonyms

  have not used in the progressive tenses (to own or possess something): We have a house in London. have got informal (to own or possess something): Mike has got a nice car. own (to have something that legally belongs to you): I don’t own my TV. I rent it from a …

  general (relating to all or most people, things, or places): Is this parking lot for general use? common (belonging to or shared by two or more people or by the people in a group): This is a project of common interest. widespread (existing or happening in a lot of …

  encourage (to give someone support, confidence, or hope): My father encouraged me to apply for the job. cheer (to make someone feel happier or more hopeful): We were cheered by the news. uplift formal (to make someone feel happier or more hopeful): The quote uplifts me when I am discouraged. hearten (to …

  do (to perform an action or activity): I have to do my homework. carry out formal (to do and complete a particular piece of work, research, etc.): The construction work was carried out by local people. conduct formal (to organize and carry out something): We are conducting a technical experiment. undertake (to …

  flow (to move smoothly and continuously in one direction): Many rivers, in the end flow to the sea. run (to flow or cause to flow): Don’t let the water run to waste. pour (to flow in large amounts): Water poured through the gutters during the heavy rain. gush (to flow out quickly and in large …