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abstract (adj./v./n.)
ناب، خیالی
معنی: خلاصه، مجمل، چکیده، جدا کردن، زبده، معنی، رساله، مطلق، انتزاعی، مجرد، صریح، غیر عملی، بیمسمی، عاری ازکیفیات واقعی، خشک، چکیدن، چکیده کردن، کش رفتن، تجزیه کردن، جوهرگرفتن از، بردن، ربودن
adjective
adjective: abstract
/ˈabstrakt/
1. existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. "abstract concepts such as love or beauty" h Similar: theoretical
conceptual notional intellectual metaphysical philosophical academic hypothetical speculative conjectural conjectured suppositional putative suppositious suppositive ideational h Opposite: actual concrete
dealing with ideas rather than events. "the novel was too abstract and esoteric to sustain much attention" not based on a particular instance; theoretical. "we have been discussing the problem in a very abstract manner" (of a noun) denoting an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object.
2. relating to or denoting art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but rather seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, colours, and textures. "abstract pictures" h Similar: non-representational non-realistic non-pictorial symbolic impressionistic
h Opposite: representational
verb
verb: abstract; 3rd person present: abstracts; past tense: abstracted; past participle: abstracted; gerund or present participle: abstracting
/əbˈstrakt/
1. consider something theoretically or separately from (something else). "to abstract science and religion from their historical context can lead to anachronism" 2. extract or remove (something). "applications to abstract more water from streams" h Similar: extract
pump draw (off) tap suck withdraw remove take out/away separate detach isolate dissociate
used euphemistically to indicate that someone has stolen something. "his pockets contained all he had been able to abstract from the flat" withdraw. "as our relationship deepened you seemed to abstract yourself"
3. make a written summary of (an article or book). "staff who abstract material for an online database" h Similar: summarize write a summary of precis abridge condense compress shorten cut down abbreviate synopsize
epitomize
noun
noun: abstract; plural noun: abstracts
/ˈabstrakt/
1.
a summary of the contents of a book, article, or speech.
"an abstract of her speech"
h
Similar:
summary
synopsis precis résumé outline recapitulation abridgement condensation digest summation aperçu wrap-up argument epitome conspectus h Opposite: complete version
full text 2. an abstract work of art. "a big unframed abstract"
Phrases
in the abstract — in a general way; without reference to specific instances.
“there’s a fine line between promoting US business interests in the abstract and promoting specific companies”
acknowledge (v.) acknowledgment acknowledgeable,
verb
verb: acknowledge; 3rd person present: acknowledges; past tense: acknowledged; past participle: acknowledged; gerund or present participle: acknowledging
1. accept or admit the existence or truth of. "the plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities" h Similar: admit
accept grant allow concede confess own appreciate recognize realize be aware of be conscious of subscribe to approve (of) agree to accede to concur with acquiesce in go along with respect cooperate with bow to take on board be wise to cognize h Opposite: reject deny 2. recognize the importance or quality of. "the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius"
express gratitude for or appreciation of. "he received a letter acknowledging his services" h Similar: express gratitude for
show appreciation for give thanks for thank someone for pay tribute to someone for salute someone for toast someone for honour celebrate praise speak highly of accept the validity or legitimacy of. "Henry acknowledged Richard as his heir" h Similar: recognized admitted accepted approved accredited confirmed declared proclaimed confessed sworn avowed undisputed undoubted unquestioned unchallenged rightful true proper correct genuine authorized sanctioned
just
3. show that one has noticed or recognized (someone) by making a gesture or greeting. "she refused to acknowledge my presence" h Similar: greet salute address hail accost nod to wave to signal to raise one's hat to say hello to smile at recognize notice h Opposite: ignore
confirm (receipt of something).
"I should be grateful if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter"
h
Similar:
answer
return
reply to
respond to
react to
aggregate
(n./v./adj.
معنی: جمع، تراکم، مجموع، توده، جمع شده، متراکم، انبوه، بهم پیوسته، جمع امده، جمع شدن، متراکم ساختن، توده کردن، جمع کردن
noun
noun: aggregate; plural noun: aggregates
/ˈaɡrɪɡət/
1.
a whole formed by combining several separate elements.
"the council was an aggregate of three regional assemblies"
the total score of a player or team in a fixture comprising more than one game or round.
"he set the pace with a one-over-par aggregate of 151"
h
Similar:
total
sum total sum whole amount grand total totality entirety summation gross result
final figure
2. a material or structure formed from a mass of fragments or particles loosely compacted together. "the specimen is an aggregate of rock and mineral fragments" h Similar: collection mass cluster lump clump pile heap bundle quantity accumulation build-up agglomeration concentration assemblage mixture mix combination blend compound alloy amalgam conjunction synthesis marriage miscellany jumble hotchpotch
mixed bag
pieces of broken or crushed stone or gravel used to make concrete and in building.
"use aggregate for the first layer when filling the trench"
adjective
adjective: aggregate
/ˈaɡrɪɡət/
formed or calculated by the combination of several separate elements; total. "the aggregate amount of grants made" h Similar: total
combined whole gross accumulated added entire complete full comprehensive overall
composite
Botany
(of a group of species) comprising several very similar species formerly regarded as a single species.
Economics
denoting the total supply or demand for goods and services in an economy at a particular time.
verb
verb: aggregate; 3rd person present: aggregates; past tense: aggregated; past participle: aggregated; gerund or present participle: aggregating
/ˈaɡrɪɡeɪt/
form or group into a class or cluster.
"socio-occupational groups aggregate men sharing similar kinds of occupation"
Computing
collect (related items of content) so as to display or link to them.
"tools that aggregate data from all of the security devices are a good first step"
Phrases in aggregate — in total; as a whole. "10,000 tonnes in aggregate" in aggregate phrase of aggregate
in total; as a whole. "10,000 tonnes in aggregate"
albeit (conjunction)
conjunction
conjunction: albeit
though. "he was making progress, albeit rather slowly"
amend (v.) amendment
معنی: اصلاح کردن، بهتر کردن، بهبودی یافتن، ترمیم کردن
verb
verb: amend; 3rd person present: amends; past tense: amended; past participle: amended; gerund or present participle: amending
1. make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances. "the rule was amended to apply only to non-members" h Similar: revise
alter change modify qualify adapt adjust edit copy-edit rewrite rescript redraft recast rephrase reword rework reform update revamp correct remedy fix set right put right repair emend improve ameliorate better enhance clarify 2. improve the texture or fertility of (soil). "amend your soil with peat moss or compost"
archaic put right. "a few things had gone wrong, but these had been amended"
appreciate (v.)
- appreciate sb : قدر کسی رو دونستن
2 - appreciate sth : درک کردن ارزش یا اهمیت چیزی. مثل اهمیت درک تفاوت بین آدم ها - مثل ارزش سلامتی
verb
verb: appreciate; 3rd person present: appreciates; past tense: appreciated; past participle: appreciated; gerund or present participle: appreciating
1.
recognize the full worth of.
"she feels that he does not appreciate her"
h
Similar:
value
respect prize cherish treasure admire hold in high regard hold in esteem rate highly think highly of think much of have a high opinion of set (great) store by
be grateful for (something).
"I'd appreciate any information you could give me"
h
Similar:
be grateful for
be thankful for give thanks for be obliged for be indebted for be beholden for be in your debt for be appreciative of
h Opposite: disparage
2. understand (a situation) fully; grasp the full implications of. "they failed to appreciate the pressure he was under" h Similar: acknowledge recognize realize know be aware of be conscious of be cognizant of be alive to be sensitive to be alert to sympathize with understand comprehend perceive discern take on board be wise to h Opposite: be unaware of 3. rise in value or price. "the dollar appreciated against the euro by 15 per cent" h Similar: increase gain grow build up rise go up mount inflate
attribute (v./n.) attribution
معنی: صفت، نشان، جنبه، افتخار، شهرت، نسبت دادن، حمل کردن
وابسته دانستن، دانستن از، حمل کردن بر، منتسب کردن به، خصوصیت، ویژگی، خصلت، خوی، خصیصه، خواص
verb
verb: attribute; 3rd person present: attributes; past tense: attributed; past participle: attributed; gerund or present participle: attributing
/əˈtrɪbjuːt/
regard something as being caused by.
"he attributed the firm's success to the efforts of the managing director"
h
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ascribe
assign accredit credit impute allot allocate put down to set down to chalk up to lay at the door of hold responsible for pin something on lay something on place something on connect with associate with
stick something on
ascribe a work or remark to (a particular author, artist, or speaker).
"the building was attributed to Inigo Jones"
regard a quality or feature as characteristic of or possessed by.
"ancient peoples attributed magic properties to certain stones"
noun
noun: attribute; plural noun: attributes
/ˈatrɪbjuːt/
1. a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something. "flexibility and mobility are the key attributes of Britain's army" h Similar: quality
feature characteristic trait element aspect property hallmark mark distinction sign telltale sign sure sign idiosyncrasy peculiarity quirk
a material object recognized as symbolic of a person, especially a conventional object used in art to identify a saint or mythical figure. "it was not until the end of the fifteenth century that the sandglass was depicted as the attribute of Father Time" h Similar: symbol
indicator mark sign hallmark trademark
status symbol
2. Computing a piece of information which determines the properties of a field or tag in a database or a string of characters in a display. 3. Grammar an attributive adjective or noun. 4. Statistics a real property which a statistical analysis is attempting to describe.
automate (v.) automatize
verb
verb: automate; 3rd person present: automates; past tense: automated; past participle: automated; gerund or present participle: automating
convert (a process or facility) to be operated by largely automatic equipment. "industry is investing in automating production"
bias (v./n.) biased
. تبعیض، جانبداری
- گرایش، تمایل
- مورب
noun
noun: bias; plural noun: biases
1. inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair. "there was evidence of bias against foreign applicants" h Similar: prejudice
partiality partisanship favouritism unfairness one-sidedness bigotry intolerance racism racialism sexism heterosexism homophobia chauvinism anti-Semitism discrimination a jaundiced eye predisposition leaning tendency inclination propensity proclivity proneness predilection parti pris h Opposite: objectivity fairness impartiality
a concentration on or interest in one particular area or subject. "his work showed a discernible bias towards philosophy" a systematic distortion of a statistical result due to a factor not allowed for in its derivation.
2. a direction diagonal to the weave of a fabric. "a turquoise silk dress cut on the bias" h Similar: diagonal cross slant oblique
angle
3.
(in bowls) the irregular shape given to one side of a bowl.
the oblique course taken by a bowl as a result of its irregular shape.
4.
Electronics
a steady voltage, magnetic field, or other factor applied to a system or device to cause it to operate over a predetermined range.
verb
verb: bias; 3rd person present: biases; past tense: biased; past participle: biased; gerund or present participle: biasing
1. cause to feel or show inclination or prejudice for or against someone or something. "all too often, our recruitment processes are biased towards younger candidates" h Similar: prejudice
influence colour sway weight predispose distort skew bend twist warp angle load slant prejudiced partial partisan one-sided blinkered subjective bigoted intolerant discriminatory racist racialist sexist heterosexist homophobic anti-gay chauvinistic chauvinist anti-Semitic jaundiced distorted warped twisted skewed parti pris h Opposite: unbiased impartial fair 2. Electronics give a bias to. "bias the valve so that the anode current is normally zero or small"
bulk (n.) bulkiness bulky bulkily
noun: bulk
1.
the mass or size of something large.
"residents jump up and down on their rubbish to reduce its bulk"
h
Similar:
size
volume dimensions measurements proportions mass substance scale magnitude immensity hugeness vastness massiveness bulkiness largeness bigness ampleness amplitude
large size or shape. "he moved quickly in spite of his bulk" a large mass or shape. plural noun: bulks large in quantity. modifier noun: bulk "bulk orders of over 100 copies" roughage in food. "potatoes supply energy, essential protein, and bulk" cargo in an unpackaged mass such as grain or oil. "the port is specially designed for the largest dry bulk vessels" Printing the thickness of paper or a book.
2. the greater part of something. "the bulk of the traffic had passed" h Similar: majority greater quantity/number larger part/number best/better part main part major part most almost all more than half (main) body lion's share predominance preponderance generality
cease (v.) ceaseless ceaselessly
verb
verb: cease; 3rd person present: ceases; past tense: ceased; past participle: ceased; gerund or present participle: ceasing
come or bring to an end.
"the hostilities ceased and normal life was resumed"
h
Similar:
come to an end
come to a halt come to a stop end halt stop conclude terminate finish wind up draw to a close be over come to a standstill pause break off peter out fizzle out abate fade away die away bring to an end bring to a halt bring to a stop discontinue desist from refrain from leave off quit shut down suspend cut short h Opposite: start
continue
Phrases
never cease to
(in hyperbolic use) do something very frequently. “her exploits never cease to amaze me”
without cease
without stopping. “the bells rang without cease”
cite (v.) citation citable
verb
verb: cite; 3rd person present: cites; past tense: cited; past participle: cited; gerund or present participle: citing
1. refer to (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work. "authors who are highly regarded by their peers tend to be cited" h Similar: quote
reproduce refer to make reference to mention allude to adduce instance give as an example point to specify name bring up advance invoke draw attention to
mention as an example.
"medics have been cited as a key example of a modern breed of technical expert"
h
Similar:
refer to
make reference to mention allude to adduce instance give as an example point to specify name bring up advance invoke
draw attention to
2. praise (someone, typically a member of the armed forces) in an official report for a courageous act. "he has been cited many times for his contributions in the intelligence area" h Similar: commend pay tribute to praise recognize give recognition to 3. summon (someone) to appear in court. "the writ cited only four of the signatories of the petition" h Similar: summon summons serve with a summons subpoena serve with a writ
clause (n.) clausal
( در قرارداد ) ماده قانونی
noun
noun: clause; plural noun: clauses
1. a unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank and in traditional grammar said to consist of a subject and predicate. 2. a particular and separate article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, bill, or contract. h Similar: section
paragraph article subsection note item point
code (n.v.) coder, coding coded
معنی: برنامه، نظام نامه، رمز، قانون، دستورالعملها، رمزی کردن، بصورت رمز دراوردن
noun
noun: code; plural noun: codes
1. a system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy. "the Americans cracked their diplomatic code" h Similar: cipher
secret language secret writing set of symbols key hieroglyphics coded message cryptogram cryptograph
a phrase or concept used to represent another in an indirect way. "‘We'll catch up soon’ is usually a code for ‘I'm not that into you’" a series of letters, numbers, or symbols assigned to something for the purposes of classification or identification. "each box had a label with the code SC 90" short for dialling code. "I was given the number, but not the code for Guildford"
2. Computing program instructions. "assembly code" 3. a systematic collection of laws or statutes. "a revision of the penal code" h Similar: law laws body of law rules regulations constitution system charter canon jurisprudence
a set of conventions or moral principles governing behaviour in a particular sphere.
"a strict dress code"
h
Similar:
set of principles
set of standards set of customs manners ethics morals morality convention accepted behaviour etiquette
protocol
verb
verb: code; 3rd person present: codes; past tense: coded; past participle: coded; gerund or present participle: coding
1.
convert (the words of a message) into a code so as to convey a secret meaning.
"only Mitch knew how to read the message—even the name was coded"
express the meaning of (a statement) in an indirect way.
"they code their language when talking to the general public"
assign a code to (something) for purposes of classification or identification.
"she coded the samples and sent them for dissection"
2.
write code for (a computer program).
"most developers code C + + like C"
3.
Biochemistry
be the genetic code for (an amino acid or protein).
"genes that code for human growth hormone"
be the genetic determiner of (a characteristic).
"one pair of homologous chromosomes codes for eye colour"
Phrases
bring something up to code — renovate or update an old building in line with the latest building regulations.
“the wiring will be brought up to code”
commission (n./v.) commissioner
کمیسیون ( شورایی که به منظور رفع و رجوع مشکلی تشکیل و به افرادی مسئولیت داده میشود.
کمیسیون ( حق العمل، حق دلالی )
تقاضایی که برای یک هنرمند، موسیقی دان یا طراح می آید به منظور ساخت یک اثر هنری در ازای دریافت وجه مشخص
انتصاب به سمت یا حکم به ماموریت ( در نیروهای نظامی )
out of/in commission
غیر قابل استفاده یا کار/ قابل استفاده و آماده به کار
فعل:
ماموریت دادن، به کاری ( مثلا تحریر گزارش یا مقاله ) گماشتن
ترفیع دادن درجه ( در ارتش )
noun
noun: commission; plural noun: commissions
1. an instruction, command, or role given to a person or group. "one of his first commissions was to redesign the Great Exhibition building" h Similar: task
employment job work piece of work project mission assignment undertaking exercise enterprise endeavour solution duty charge responsibility burden office
an order for something, especially a work of art, to be produced specially. "Mozart at last received a commission to write an opera" a work produced in response to a commission. "in that year Zeuxis painted his most famous commission" archaic the authority to perform a task or certain duties. "the divine Commission of Christ" h Similar: warrant
licence
sanction
authority
2. a group of people entrusted by a government or other official body with authority to do something. "a commission was appointed to investigate the allegations" h Similar: committee board board of commissioners council panel directorate advisory body advisorate convocation delegation 3. a sum, typically a set percentage of the value involved, paid to an agent in a commercial transaction. "foreign banks may charge a commission" h Similar: percentage brokerage share portion dividend premium fee consideration bonus gratuity tip honorarium cut take whack rake-off slice slice of the cake piece of the action divvy apportionment quantum moiety 4. a warrant conferring the rank of officer in an army, navy, or air force. "he has resigned his commission" 5. the action of committing a crime or offence. "the commission of an arrestable offence" h Similar: perpetration committing committal execution
performance
verb
verb: commission; 3rd person present: commissions; past tense: commissioned; past participle: commissioned; gerund or present participle: commissioning
1. order or authorize the production of (something). "the portrait was commissioned by his widow in 1792" h Similar: order
put in an order for place an order for contract for pay for authorize bespeak
order or authorize (a person or organization) to do or produce something. "they commissioned an architect to manage the building project" h Similar: engage
contract charge employ hire recruit retain appoint enlist co-opt book sign up authorize empower
detail 2. bring (something newly produced) into working condition. "we had a few hiccups getting the heating equipment commissioned" 3. appoint (someone) to the rank of officer in an army, navy, or air force. "he was commissioned into the Royal Fusiliers"
Phrases
in commission
in use or in service. “a reduced number of ships were retained in commission”
out of commission
not in service; not in working order. “my car is out of commission until a new
commit (v.) commitment
معنی: سپردن، مرتکب شدن، اعزام داشتن برای، متعهدبانجامامری نمودن
verb
verb: commit; 3rd person present: commits; past tense: committed; past participle: committed; gerund or present participle: committing
1. perpetrate or carry out (a mistake, crime, or immoral act). "he committed an uncharacteristic error" h Similar: carry out
do perform perpetrate engage in enact execute effect accomplish be responsible for be to blame for be guilty of pull off effectuate 2. pledge or bind (a person or an organization) to a certain course or policy. "they were reluctant to commit themselves to an opinion" h Similar: pledge devote apply give dedicate bind obligate
be dedicated to (something).
"we are committed to the fundamental principles of democracy"
h
Similar:
devout
devoted loyal dedicated faithful staunch firm steadfast resolute unwavering sincere wholehearted keen earnest enthusiastic zealous passionate ardent fervent motivated driven active sworn pledged dutiful hard-working diligent studious assiduous engagé card-carrying red-hot true blue mad keen deep-dyed
h Opposite: apathetic pledge or set aside (resources) for future use. "manufacturers will have to commit substantial funds to developing new engines" resolve to remain in a long-term emotional relationship with (someone). "she didn't love him enough to commit herself to him" be in a long-term emotional relationship with (someone). "she loved a man who was committed to another woman"
3.
transfer something to (a state or place where it can be kept or preserved).
“he composed a letter but didn’t commit it to paper”
consign (someone) officially to prison, especially on remand. "he was committed to prison for contempt of court" h Similar: consign
assign send deliver confine send (a person or case) for trial in a higher court. "the magistrate decided to commit him for trial" send (someone) to be confined in a psychiatric hospital. "you guys would have had me committed" h Similar: hospitalize confine institutionalize put away lock away lock up certify h Opposite: release refer (a parliamentary or legislative bill) to a committee.
commodity (n.) commodify,
معنی: متاع، کالا، جنس، وسیله مناسبمعانی دیگر: مال (یا مال التجاره)، (جمع) محصول (به ویژه کشاورزی)، فرآورده های اصلی (مانند گندم و غیره)، لوازم، هر چیز سودمند، چیز به درد خور
noun
noun: commodity; plural noun: commodities
a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee. "commodities such as copper and coffee" h Similar: item
material type of produce product article object thing artefact piece of merchandise import export
a useful or valuable thing. "water is a precious commodity"
community (n.) communitarian
معنی: اجتماع، انجمن، عوام، عموم
noun
1.
a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
"Montreal's Italian community"
h
Similar:
group
section body company set circle clique coterie ring band faction gang bunch
a group of people living together and practising common ownership. noun: community; plural noun: communities "a community of nuns" h Similar: brotherhood
sisterhood fraternity confraternity sorority colony institution order body circle association society league sodality a particular area or place considered together with its inhabitants. "a rural community" h Similar: district region zone area local area locality locale neighbourhood neck of the woods manor hood nabe turf a body of nations or states unified by common interests. "the European Community" the people of a district or country considered collectively, especially in the context of social values and responsibilities; society. noun: community; noun: the community "preparing prisoners for life back in the community" h Similar: population populace people citizenry public general public body politic collective society nation state country realm commonwealth homeland fatherland motherland residents inhabitants citizens denizens
burghers denoting a worker or resource designed to serve the people of a particular area. modifier noun: community "community health services"
2.
the condition of sharing or having certain attitudes and interests in common.
“the sense of community that organized religion can provide”
a similarity or identity.
"the law presupposes a community of interest between an employer and employees"
h
Similar:
similarity
similar nature likeness sameness comparability correspondence agreement alignment parallel parallelism closeness affinity semblance h Opposite: difference incompatibility joint ownership or liability. "the community of goods" h Similar: joint ownership common ownership shared possession joint liability
joint participation
3.
Ecology
a group of interdependent plants or animals growing or living together in natural conditions or occupying a specified habitat.
"communities of insectivorous birds"
Phrases
the international community — the countries of the world considered collectively.
“the policy led to widespread condemnation from the international community”
compile (v.) compilation, compiler
معنی: گرد اوردن، همگرادنی کردن، تالیف کردن
verb
verb: compile; 3rd person present: compiles; past tense: compiled; past participle: compiled; gerund or present participle: compiling
1. produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources. "the local authority must compile a list of the names and addresses of taxpayers" h Similar: assemble
put together make up collate compose marshal organize arrange sort out systematize systemize anthologize gather collect accumulate amass
collect (information) in order to produce a list or book. "the figures were compiled from a survey of 2,000 schoolchildren" accumulate (a specified score). "the world champion compiled a break of 101"
2.
Computing
convert (a program) into a machine-code or lower-level form in which the program can be executed.
“this allows you to create programs and compile them”
complement (n./v.)
معنی: متمم، تزئینی، کامل کردن، متمم گرفتن، متمم بودن
noun
noun: complement; plural noun: complements
/ˈkɒmplɪm(ə)nt/
1. a thing that contributes extra features to something else in such a way as to improve or emphasize its quality. "local ales provide the perfect complement to fine food" h Similar: accompaniment
companion addition supplement accessory adjunct trimming finishing touch final touch h Opposite: contrast 2. a number or quantity of something, especially that required to make a group complete. "at the moment we have a full complement of staff" h Similar: amount total aggregate contingent company capacity allowance
quota
the number of people required to crew a ship.
"almost half the ship's complement of 322 were wounded"
Geometry
the amount in degrees by which a given angle is less than 90°.
Mathematics
the members of a set or class that are not members of a given subset.
3.
Grammar
one or more words, phrases, or clauses governed by a verb (or by a nominalization or a predicative adjective) that complete the meaning of the predicate. In generative grammar, all the constituents of a sentence that are governed by a verb form the complement.
(in systemic grammar) an adjective or noun that has the same reference as either the subject (as mad in he is mad ) or the object (as mad in he drove her mad or manager in they appointed him manager ).
4.
Physiology
a group of proteins present in blood plasma and tissue fluid which combine with an antigen–antibody complex to bring about the lysis of foreign cells.
verb
verb: complement; 3rd person present: complements; past tense: complemented; past participle: complemented; gerund or present participle: complementing
/ˈkɒmplɪmɛnt/
contribute extra features to (someone or something) in such a way as to improve or emphasize their qualities. "a classic blazer complements a look that's smart or casual" h Similar: accompany
go with round off set off suit harmonize with be the perfect companion to be the perfect addition to add the finishing touch to add the final touch to add to supplement augment enhance complete
h
Opposite:
contrast
add to or make complete.
"the proposals complement the incentives already available"
Phrases
in her complement — (of the moon) depicted as full.
compound (n./v./adj.)
. ( رسمی ) ترکیب کردن، ساختن، درست کردن؛ [مواد] آمیختن، مخلوط کردن
- [دعوا، بدهی و غیره] مصالحه کردن سرِ، توافق کردن سرِ، کنار آمدن سرِ، به توافق رسیدن
- [مسئله، مشکلات] افزودن، تشدیدکردن، وخیم تر کردن، اضافه کردن
noun
noun: compound; plural noun: compounds
/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture. "the air smelled like a compound of diesel and petrol fumes" h Similar: amalgam
amalgamation combination composite blend mixture mix admixture meld fusion synthesis consolidation alloy hybrid
mash-up
a substance formed from two or more elements chemically united in fixed proportions.
noun: chemical compound; plural noun: chemical compounds
"a compound of hydrogen and oxygen"
a word made up of two or more existing words.
adjective
adjective: compound
/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/
made up or consisting of several parts or elements.
"a compound noun"
h
Similar:
composite
complex blended fused synthesized compounded combined
h
Opposite:
simple
(of interest) payable on both capital and the accumulated interest.
"compound interest"
Biology
(especially of a leaf, flower, or eye) consisting of two or more simple parts or individuals in combination.
verb
verb: compound; 3rd person present: compounds; past tense: compounded; past participle: compounded; gerund or present participle: compounding
/kəmˈpaʊnd/
1. make up (a composite whole); constitute. "a dialect compounded of Spanish and Dutch" h Similar: be composed of
be made up of
be constituted of
be formed from
mix or combine (ingredients or constituents). "the groundnuts were compounded into cattle food" h Similar: mix
combine blend put together amalgamate alloy fuse synthesize coalesce mingle meld intermingle admix commix
commingle
reckon (interest) on previously accumulated interest.
"the yield at which the interest is compounded"
2. make (something bad) worse; intensify the negative aspects of. "prisoners' lack of contact with the outside world compounds their problems" h Similar: aggravate worsen make worse add to augment exacerbate intensify heighten increase magnify add insult to injury rub salt in the wound add fuel to the fire/flames complicate h Opposite: alleviate improve 3. Law forbear from prosecuting (a felony) in exchange for money or other consideration.
settle (a debt or other matter) in exchange for money or other consideration. "he compounded the case with the defendant for a cash payment"
comprise (v.)
معنی: در برداشتن، شامل بودن، متضمن بودنمعانی دیگر: متشکل بودن (از)، تشکیل دادن
verb
verb: comprise; 3rd person present: comprises; past tense: comprised; past participle: comprised; gerund or present participle: comprising
consist of; be made up of.
"the country comprises twenty states"
h
Similar:
consist of
be made up of be composed of contain take in embrace encompass incorporate include involve cover comprehend
make up or constitute (a whole).
"this single breed comprises 50 per cent of the Swiss cattle population"
h
Similar:
make up
constitute
form
compose
account for
conceive (v.) conceivability conceivable conceivably
معنی: پنداشتن، فهمیدن، تصور کردن، ابستن شدنمعانی دیگر: آبستن شدن، بارور شدن، گشن دادن، بسته شدن نطفه، به فکر خطور دادن، اندیشیدن
verb
verb: conceive; 3rd person present: conceives; past tense: conceived; past participle: conceived; gerund or present participle: conceiving
1.
create (an embryo) by fertilizing an egg.
"she was conceived when her father was 49"
(of a woman) become pregnant.
"five months ago Wendy conceived"
h
Similar:
get pregnant
become pregnant
become impregnated
become inseminated
become fertilized
2. form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind. "the dam project was originally conceived in 1977" h Similar: think up think of come up with dream up draw up devise form formulate design frame invent coin originate create develop evolve hatch cook up contrive
form a mental representation of; imagine. "without society an individual cannot be conceived as having rights" h Similar: imagine
envisage visualize picture picture in one's mind's eye conjure up an image of think see perceive grasp appreciate apprehend envision ideate literary become affected by (a feeling). "I had conceived a passion for another"
concurrent (adj.) concurrence,
معنی: همرو، موافق، متوافق، هم زمان، متقارن، در یک وقت واقع شونده
معانی دیگر: هم رخداد، مصادف (از نظر زمان)، مقارن، همرس، همگرا، همسوی، (هندسه) متقارب
adjective
adjective: concurrent
1. existing, happening, or done at the same time. "there are three concurrent art fairs around the city" h Similar: simultaneous
coincident coinciding contemporaneous synchronous parallel side by side coexisting coexistent
(of two or more prison sentences) to be served at the same time. "he received concurrent sentences of two years' imprisonment for each of his two convictions" Mathematics (of three or more lines) meeting at or tending towards one point. h Similar: convergent
converging
meeting
joining
uniting
intersecting
2.
agreeing or consistent.
confer (v.)
verb
verb: confer; 3rd person present: confers; past tense: conferred; past participle: conferred; gerund or present participle: conferring
1. grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right). "the Minister may have exceeded the powers conferred on him by Parliament" h Similar: bestow on
present with/to grant to award to decorate with honour with give to give out to gift with endow with vest in hand out to extend to vouchsafe to accord to h Opposite: withhold remove 2. have discussions; exchange opinions. "the officials were conferring with allies" h Similar: consult have discussions discuss things exchange views talk have a talk speak converse communicate have a chat have a tête-à-tête negotiate have negotiations have talks parley palaver have a confab chew the fat/rag jaw rap powwow
confabulate
Origin
confine (v.) confinement confined
معنی: حد، محدوده، منحصر کردن، بستری کردن، محدود کردن
معانی دیگر: (معمولا جمع) مرز، جای محصور، (بیمارستان) بستری کردن، زندانی کردن، توقیف کردن، (مهجور) زندان،
verb
verb: confine; 3rd person present: confines; past tense: confined; past participle: confined; gerund or present participle: confining
/kənˈfʌɪn/
keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, or time). "he does not confine his message to high politics" h Similar: enclose
incarcerate imprison intern impound hold captive trap shut in/up keep pen in/up cage lock in/up coop (up) box up/in immure mew up fence in hedge in hurdle rail in wall in/up encircle surround ring encompass hem in close in kettle corral gird compass restrict limit keep within the limits of not allow to go beyond
h
Opposite:
release
restrain or forbid someone from leaving (a place).
"the troops were confined to their barracks"
(of a person) be unable to leave (one's bed, home, or a wheelchair) because of illness or disability.
"he was confined to bed for four days with a bad dose of flu"
dated
(of a woman) remain in bed for a period before, during, and after giving birth.
"she was confined for nearly a month"
noun
plural noun: confines; noun: confine
/ˈkɒnfʌɪn/
the borders or boundaries of a place, especially with regard to their restricting freedom of movement. "within the confines of the hall escape was difficult" h Similar: limits
outer limits borders boundaries margins extremities edges fringes marches periphery perimeter circumference compass precinct pale
the limits of something abstract, especially a sphere of activity. "the narrow confines of political life"
consequent (adj.)
معنی: نتیجه بخش، بر ایند، پی ایند
adjective
adjective: consequent
1.
following as a result or effect.
"the social problems of pupils and their consequent educational difficulties"
h
Similar:
resulting
resultant ensuing consequential following subsequent successive sequential attendant accompanying concomitant collateral associated related connected linked h Opposite: causal
unrelated
archaic
logically consistent.
2.
Geology
(of a stream or valley) having a direction or character determined by the original slope of the land before erosion.
constitute (v.)
معنی: ترکیب کردن، تشکیل دادن، تاسیس کردن
verb
verb: constitute; 3rd person present: constitutes; past tense: constituted; past participle: constituted; gerund or present participle: constituting
1.
be (a part) of a whole.
"lone parents constitute a great proportion of the poor"
h
Similar:
amount to
add up to account for form make up compose comprise represent
combine to form (a whole). "there were enough members present to constitute a quorum" be or be equivalent to (something). "his failure to act constituted a breach of duty" h Similar: be equivalent to
be the equivalent of be embody be tantamount to be regarded as act as
serve as
2. give legal or constitutional form to (an institution); establish by law. "the superior courts were constituted by the Judicature Acts 1873–5" h Similar: inaugurate initiate establish found create set up put in place
constrain (v.) constraint constrained constrainedly
معنی: گرفتاری، توقیف، قید، محدودیت، اجبار، اضطرار، فشار
معانی دیگر: الزام، وادارسازی، جبر، عنف، سرکوبی (احساسات طبیعی و رفتار غریزی)، رفتار مصنوعی (وانمودین)
verb
verb: constrain; 3rd person present: constrains; past tense: constrained; past participle: constrained; gerund or present participle: constraining
compel or force (someone) to follow a particular course of action. "children are constrained to work in the way the book dictates" h Similar: compel
force coerce drive impel oblige prevail on require press push pressure pressurize urge bully dragoon browbeat railroad bulldoze steamroller hustle twist someone's arm strong-arm lean on put the screws on
severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of. "agricultural development is considerably constrained by climate" h Similar: restrict
limit curb check restrain regulate contain hold back keep down archaic bring about (something) by compulsion. "Calypso in her caves constrained his stay" literary confine forcibly; imprison. "the walls are high, the gates are strong, but true love never yet was thus constrained" h Similar: confine restrain restrict impede hamstring balk frustrate
contract (v./n.) contractor
معنی: مقاطعه، کنترات، پیمان بستن، همکشیدن، پیمان، موافقت، قرارداد، عقد، منقبض کردن، منقبض شدن، قرارداد بستن، مقاطعه کاری کردن، کنترات کردن، مخفف کردن
noun
noun: contract; plural noun: contracts
/ˈkɒntrakt/
a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law. "he has just signed a contract keeping him with the club" h Similar: agreement
commitment arrangement settlement undertaking understanding compact covenant pact bond deal bargain treaty concordat convention entente account indenture
engagement
the branch of law concerned with the making and observation of contracts.
"the law of contract"
informal
an arrangement for someone to be killed by a hired assassin.
"smuggling bosses routinely put out contracts on witnesses"
Bridge
the declarer's undertaking to win the number of tricks bid with a stated suit as trumps.
"South can make the contract with correct play"
dated
a formal agreement to marry.
"the contract between the Bride and the Bridegroom was renewed"
verb
verb: contract; 3rd person present: contracts; past tense: contracted; past participle: contracted; gerund or present participle: contracting
/kənˈtrakt/
1.
decrease in size, number, or range.
"glass contracts as it cools"
h
Similar:
shrink
get smaller become smaller decrease diminish reduce dwindle decline shrivel h Opposite: expand increase
(of a muscle) become shorter and tighter in order to effect movement of part of the body. "the heart contracts about seventy times a minute" h Similar: tighten
become/make tighter tense flex constrict draw in become/make narrower narrow wrinkle knit crease corrugate purse pucker h Opposite: relax shorten (a word or phrase) by combination or elision. "these sources were called quasistellar objects, which was soon contracted to quasar" h Similar: shorten abbreviate cut reduce abridge truncate h Opposite: expand
lengthen
2. enter into a formal and legally binding agreement. "the local authority will contract with a wide range of agencies to provide services" h Similar: undertake pledge promise covenant commit oneself engage agree enter into an agreement reach an agreement make a deal negotiate a deal
British choose to be involved in (a scheme). "politically committed members contract into paying the levy" British choose to withdraw from or not become involved in a scheme. "plans to encourage people to contract out of the pension scheme" h Similar: opt out
leave
exclude oneself
withdraw
pull out
exit
secure specified rights or undertake specified obligations in a formal and legally binding agreement.
“a buyer may contract for the right to withhold payment”
impose an obligation on (someone) to do something by means of a formal agreement.
“health authorities contract a hospital to treat a specific number of patients”
arrange for work to be done by another organization.
“local authorities will have to contract out waste management”
h
Similar:
subcontract
outsource
farm out
assign to others formally enter into (a marriage). "kings obtained dispensations to enable them to contract politically advantageous matches" enter into (a friendship or other relationship). "the patterns of social relationships contracted by men and women differ"
3. catch or develop (a disease or infectious agent). "three people contracted a killer virus" h Similar: develop catch get pick up come down with become infected with fall ill with be taken ill with be struck down with be stricken with succumb to go down with take ill with take sick with 4. become liable to pay (a debt). "he contracted a debt of £3,300" h Similar: incur become liable to pay acquire fall into run up
contrary (n./adj.)
معنی: مغایر، مخالف، ضد، نقیض، مقابل، معکوس
adjective
adjective: contrary
1. opposite in nature, direction, or meaning. "he ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal" h Similar: opposite
opposing opposed contradictory clashing conflicting antithetical incompatible irreconcilable different differing contrasting inconsistent incongruous reverse counter backasswards oppugnant antipathic h Opposite: compatible same
(of two or more statements, beliefs, etc.) opposed to one another. "his mother had given him contrary messages" (of a wind) blowing in the opposite direction to one's course; unfavourable. Logic (of two propositions) so related that one or neither but not both must be true.
2. perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired. "she is sulky and contrary where her work is concerned" h Similar: perverse awkward difficult uncooperative unhelpful obstructive disobliging unaccommodating unreasonable troublesome tiresome annoying vexatious disobedient recalcitrant refractory wilful headstrong self-willed capricious wayward cross-grained stubborn obstinate obdurate mulish pig-headed bull-headed intractable thrawn cussed bloody-minded bolshie stroppy balky froward contumacious renitent pervicacious contrarious h Opposite: accommodating cooperative
obliging
noun
noun: contrary; noun: the contrary; plural noun: contraries
1.
the opposite.
"an Act applies only to the United Kingdom unless the contrary is expressed"
h
Similar:
opposite
reverse
converse
antithesis
contrariety 2. Logic a contrary proposition.
Phrases
contrary to
conflicting with or running counter to. “contrary to his expectations, he found the atmosphere exciting”
on the contrary
used to intensify a denial of what has just been implied or stated by suggesting that the opposite is the case. “there was no malice in her; on the contrary, she was very kind”
to the contrary
with the opposite meaning or implication. “he continued to drink despite medical advice
controversy (n.) controversialist
معنی: ستیزه، بحی، مباحثه، مشاجره، جدال، هم ستیزی
معانی دیگر: بحث، بگو مگو، جرو بحث، جدل، مناقشه، قیل و قال، بحک
noun
noun: controversy; plural noun: controversies
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion. "the design of the building has caused controversy" h Similar: disagreement
dispute argument debate dissension contention
convene (v.) convention, convener conventional
معنی: جمع کردن، گرد امدن، منعقد کردن، دور هم جمع شدن، تشکیل جلسه دادن، هم ایش کردن
verb
verb: convene; 3rd person present: convenes; past tense: convened; past participle: convened; gerund or present participle: convening
come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble. "he had convened a secret meeting of military personnel" h Similar: summon
call call together order hold convoke assemble gather meet get together come together congregate collect muster foregather
h Opposite: disperse
Origin
converse (v.)
معنی: امیزش، سخن، گفتگو، صحبت، واژگون، وارونه، مخالف، سخن گفتن، محاوره کردن، مذاکره کردن، سخنرانی کردن، سر و کار داشتن با، صحبت کردن
verb
verb: converse; 3rd person present: converses; past tense: conversed; past participle: conversed; gerund or present participle: conversing
/kənˈvəːs/
engage in conversation.
"she was withdrawn and preoccupied, hardly able to converse with her mother"
h
Similar:
talk
speak chat have a conversation have a talk have a discussion discourse confer parley consult with each other chatter gossip chew the fat chew the rag gab jaw have a confab natter rabbit witter chunter rap shoot the breeze conversate mag
confabulate
nounarchaic
noun: converse; plural noun: converses
/ˈkɒnvəːs/
conversation. "his converse at such seasons was always elevating"
coordinate (v./n./adj.)
معنی: مختصات، هم پایه، متناسب کردن، تعدیل کردن، هم اهنگ کردن
هماهنگ و سازماندهی کردن
verb
verb: coordinate; 3rd person present: coordinates; past tense: coordinated; past participle: coordinated; gerund or present participle: coordinating; verb: co-ordinate; 3rd person present: co-ordinates; past tense: co-ordinated; past participle: co-ordinated; gerund or present participle: co-ordinating
/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt/
1. bring the different elements of (a complex activity or organization) into a harmonious or efficient relationship. "he had responsibility for coordinating London's transport services" h Similar: harmonize
correlate interrelate synchronize bring together fit together mesh dovetail organize arrange order systematize concert
negotiate with others in order to work together effectively. "you will coordinate with consultants and other departments on a variety of projects" h Similar: cooperate
collaborate work together work side by side act together act jointly pull together band together come together get together join forces team up unite combine merge amalgamate pool resources club together make common cause form an alliance liaise conspire connive collude work hand in glove gang up coact match or harmonize attractively. "the stud fastenings are coloured to coordinate with the shirt" h Similar: blend blend in fit in harmonize go go well go together be compatible be in tune match suit complement
set off 2. Chemistry form a coordinate bond to (an atom or molecule). "the sodium atom is coordinated to two oxygen atoms"
adjective
adjective: coordinate; adjective: co-ordinate
/kəʊˈɔːdɪnət/
1.
equal in rank or importance.
"cross references in the catalogue link subjects which may be coordinate"
Grammar
(of parts of a compound sentence) equal in rank and fulfilling identical functions.
2.
Chemistry
denoting a type of covalent bond in which one atom provides both the shared electrons.
noun
noun: coordinate; plural noun: coordinates; noun: co-ordinate; plural noun: co-ordinates
/kəʊˈɔːdɪnət/
1. each of a group of numbers used to indicate the position of a point, line, or plane. 2. matching items of clothing. "matching accessories provide a complete ensemble of colour coordinates"
core (v./n./adj.) corer
هسته گیری ، هسته گرفتن بخش اصلی، قسمت اصلی اصلی، عمده
noun
noun: core; plural noun: cores
1. the tough central part of various fruits, containing the seeds. "a pineapple core" 2. the part of something that is central to its existence or character. "the plan has the interests of children at its core" h Similar: central
key basic fundamental elemental principal primary main chief crucial vital essential number-one heart nucleus nub hub kernel marrow meat essence quintessence crux gist pith substance sum and substance body basis bedrock cornerstone linchpin mainspring foundation root base underpinning fundamentals essentials basic principles main ingredients heart of the matter nitty-gritty brass tacks nuts and bolts ABC basics h Opposite: peripheral minor
an important or unchanging group of people forming the central part of a larger body. "a flexible core of permanent employees"
3. the dense central region of a planet, especially the nickel–iron inner part of the earth. h Similar: centre interior middle nucleus bosom recesses bowels depths innards
midst
the central part of a nuclear reactor, which contains the fissile material.
a tiny ring of magnetic material used in a computer memory to store one bit of data, now superseded by semiconductor memories.
the inner strand of an electric cable or rope.
the muscles of the torso, especially the lower back and abdominal area, which assist in the maintenance of good posture, balance, etc.
"nothing will strengthen your core like balancing a heavy barbell on your back or lifting one off the floor"
a piece of soft iron forming the centre of an electromagnet or an induction coil.
an internal mould filling a space to be left hollow in a casting.
"bronzes that have been cast using a clay core"
a cylindrical sample of rock, ice, or other material obtained by boring with a hollow drill.
Archaeology
a piece of flint from which flakes or blades have been removed.
4.
Economics
denoting or relating to a figure for inflation that excludes certain items, chiefly food and energy, that are subject to sudden and temporary price fluctuations.
"core inflation was up 2.3 percent over the 12 month period"
verb
verb: core; 3rd person present: cores; past tense: cored; past participle: cored; gerund or present participle: coring
remove the tough central part and seeds from (a fruit). "peel and core the pears"
Phrases
to the core — to the depths of one’s being.
“she was shaken to the core by his words”
corporate (adj.) corporatize
سازمانی تلفیقی یکپارچه کننده در قالب شرکت شرکتی
adjective: corporate
relating to a large company or group.
"airlines are very keen on their corporate identity"
Law
(of a large company or group) authorized to act as a single entity and recognized as such in law.
"local authorities, like other corporate bodies, may reduce capital spending"
of or shared by all the members of a group.
"the service emphasizes the corporate responsibility of the congregation"
h
Similar:
collective
shared common communal joint combined united allied amalgamated pooled merged concerted collaborative cooperative company business house
h
Opposite:
individual
noun
noun: corporate; plural noun: corporates
a corporate company or group.
couple (v./n.) coupledom, coupler
noun
noun: couple; plural noun: couples
1. two people or things of the same sort considered together. "a couple of girls were playing marbles" h Similar: pair
duo duology twosome set of two match doublets twins brace span yoke two two of a kind duplet dyad duad doubleton twain
a pair of partners in a dance or game. a pair of hunting dogs. plural noun: couple two collars joined together and used for holding hounds together. a pair of rafters. Mechanics a pair of equal and parallel forces acting in opposite directions, and tending to cause rotation about an axis perpendicular to the plane containing them.
2. two people who are married or otherwise closely associated romantically or sexually. "in three weeks the couple fell in love and became engaged" h Similar: husband and wife twosome newly-weds partners lovers cohabitees item 3. informal an indefinite small number. "he hoped she'd be better in a couple of days" h Similar: a few two or three a small number of a couple
h Opposite: several
verb
verb: couple; 3rd person present: couples; past tense: coupled; past participle: coupled; gerund or present participle: coupling
1. link or combine (something) with something else. "a sense of hope is coupled with a palpable sense of loss" h Similar: combine
integrate mix incorporate accompany link team associate connect ally add to join to conjoin h Opposite: divorce
connect (a railway vehicle or a piece of equipment) to another. "a cable is coupled up to one of the wheels" connect (two electrical components) using electromagnetic induction, electrostatic charge, or an optical link. "resistors are used to couple the oscillators" h Similar: connect
attach join fasten fix link secure tie bind strap rope tether truss lash hitch yoke chain stick tape glue bond cement fuse weld solder pin peg screw bolt rivet clamp clip hook (up) add append annex subjoin concatenate
h
Opposite:
separate
join to form a pair.
"the beetles may couple up to form a pair"
2. mate or have sexual intercourse. "as middle-class youth grew more tolerant of sex, they started to couple more often"
credit (v./n.) creditor, creditability creditable creditably
noun
noun: credit
1.
the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.
"I've got unlimited credit"
h
Similar:
financial standing
financial status
solvency
the money lent or borrowed under a credit arrangement. plural noun: credits "the bank refused to extend their credit"
2.
an entry recording a sum received, listed on the right-hand side or column of an account.
“the columns should be added across and down and the total debits should equal the total credits”
a payment received. "you need to record debits or credits made to your account" entitlement to a set amount of a particular company's goods or services, typically paid for in advance of use. "in the middle of our conversation his phone ran out of credit"
3. public acknowledgement or praise, given or received when a person's responsibility for an action or idea becomes apparent. "the Prime Minister was quick to claim the credit for abolishing the tax" h Similar: praise commendation acclaim approval approbation acknowledgement recognition kudos hat tip glory merit regard esteem respect admiration adulation veneration tributes thanks gratitude appreciation bouquets brownie points laudation extolment eulogium
a source of pride.
"the fans are a credit to the club"
h
Similar:
source of honour
source of pride feather in the cap asset proud boast glory flower gem
treasure an item in a list displayed at the beginning or end of a film or television programme, acknowledging a contributor's role. plural noun: credits; noun: credit title; plural noun: credit titles "the closing credits finished rolling"
4.
North American
the acknowledgement of a student’s completion of a course or activity that counts towards a degree or diploma as maintained in a school’s records.
“a student can earn one unit of academic credit”
a unit of study counting towards a degree or diploma. "the National Certificate consists of twelve credits" British a grade above a pass in an examination. acknowledgement of merit in an examination which is reflected in the marks awarded. "candidates will receive credit for accuracy and style"
5.
archaic
the quality of being believed or credited.
“the abstract philosophy of Cicero has lost its credit”
good reputation.
"John Gilpin was a citizen of credit and renown"
h
Similar:
reputation
repute character image name good name prestige influence standing status regard esteem estimation credibility acceptability izzat clout rep rap honour report
reputability
verb
verb: credit; 3rd person present: credits; past tense: credited; past participle: credited; gerund or present participle: crediting
1. publicly acknowledge a contributor's role in the production of (something published or broadcast). "the screenplay is credited to one American and two Japanese writers" h Similar: ascribe
attribute assign accredit chalk up put down set down impute lay at the door of connect with associate with stick something on
ascribe (an achievement or good quality) to someone. "he is credited with painting one hundred and twenty-five canvases" h Similar: be accredited with
be recognized as
be given the credit for
be held responsible for
2. add (an amount of money) to an account. "this deferred tax can be credited to the profit and loss account" 3. British believe (something surprising or unlikely). "you would hardly credit it—but it was true" h Similar: believe accept give credence to have confidence in trust have faith in rely on depend on count on go for fall for buy swallow swallow something hook line and sinker take something as gospel
h Opposite: disbelieve
Phrases
be in credit
(of an account) have money in it. “your statement shows your account to be in credit”
credit where credit is due
praise should be given when it is deserved, even if one is reluctant to give it.
do someone or something credit
make someone or something worthy of praise or respect. “your concern does you credit”
give someone credit for
commend someone for (a quality or a
deduce (v.) deduction deducible, deductive deductively
verb
verb: deduce; 3rd person present: deduces; past tense: deduced; past participle: deduced; gerund or present participle: deducing
1. arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion. "little can be safely deduced from these figures" h Similar: conclude
come to the conclusion reason work out gather infer draw the inference extrapolate glean divine intuit come to understand understand assume presume conjecture surmise reckon dare say figure suss out 2. archaic trace the course or derivation of. "he cannot deduce his descent wholly by heirs male"
depress (v.)
verb
verb: depress; 3rd person present: depresses; past tense: depressed; past participle: depressed; gerund or present participle: depressing
1. make (someone) feel utterly dispirited or dejected. "that first day at school depressed me" h Similar: make sad
sadden make unhappy cast down get down make gloomy make despondent dispirit dampen someone's spirits break someone's spirit dash someone's hopes dishearten demoralize discourage daunt crush shake desolate make desolate weigh down weigh heavily on hang over oppress upset distress grieve haunt harrow cause suffering to break someone's heart make someone's heart bleed bring tears to someone's eyes give someone the blues make someone fed up knock the stuffing out of knock for six knock sideways deject h Opposite: cheer up 2. reduce the level or strength of activity in (something, especially an economic or biological system). "fear of inflation in America depressed bond markets" h Similar: slow down slow up reduce lower weaken sap devitalize impair deflate limit check curb bridle inhibit restrict cut cheapen put down keep down mark down discount depreciate devalue diminish downgrade slash axe h Opposite: encourage raise 3. push or pull (something) down into a lower position. "depress the lever" h Similar: push (down) press (down) exert pressure on lower hold down
discrete (adj.) discretion
adjective
adjective: discrete
individually separate and distinct.
"speech sounds are produced as a continuous sound signal rather than discrete units"
h
Similar:
separate
distinct individual detached unattached disconnected
displace (v.) displacement
verb
verb: displace; 3rd person present: displaces; past tense: displaced; past participle: displaced; gerund or present participle: displacing
take over the place, position, or role of. "he believes that books may be displaced by the electronic word" h Similar: replace
take the place of take over from supplant oust supersede succeed override crowd out
move (something) from its proper or usual position. "he seems to have displaced some vertebrae" h Similar: dislodge
dislocate upset unsettle move shift relocate reposition put out of place move out of place knock out of place knock out of position disarrange derange discompose mess up disorder throw into disorder throw into disarray scatter disperse h Opposite: replace put back leave in place force (someone) to leave their home, typically because of war, persecution, or natural disaster. "thousands of people have been displaced by the civil war" remove (someone) from a job or position of authority. "his aides were discredited and displaced" h Similar: depose dislodge unseat dethrone remove from office remove
dispose (v.)
verb
verb: dispose; 3rd person present: disposes; past tense: disposed; past participle: disposed; gerund or present participle: disposing
1. get rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else. "the waste is disposed of in the North Sea" h Similar: throw away
throw out cast out get rid of do away with discard jettison abandon eject unload scrap destroy dump ditch chuck chuck out chuck away junk get shut of get shot of trash part with give away make over hand over deliver up bestow transfer sell auction palm off fob off see the back of h Opposite: retain acquire keep
informal
kill.
"all of them have been efficient in disposing of their rivals by deadly means"
h
Similar:
kill
cause the death of take/end the life of do away with make away with murder assassinate do to death eliminate terminate dispatch finish off put to death execute slaughter butcher massacre wipe out destroy annihilate erase eradicate exterminate extirpate decimate mow down shoot down cut down cut to pieces put down put to sleep bump off polish off do in do for knock off top take out croak stiff blow away liquidate dispose of ice off rub out waste whack scrag smoke slay overcome (a rival or threat). "the Scottish champions were buoyant after they disposed of English champions Leeds" informal consume (food or drink) quickly or enthusiastically. "she watched him dispose of a large slice of cheese" h Similar: consume eat eat up devour ingest swallow gobble gobble up wolf down gorge oneself on feast on munch snack on drink drink up guzzle gulp (down) swill imbibe take sup sip lap tuck into scoff (down) put away stuff down polish off cram in stuff one's face with pig oneself on graze on down neck sink kill gollop shift get one's laughing gear round gorb scarf (down/up) snarf (down/up) manducate
ingurgitate
2. incline (someone) towards a particular activity or mood. "prolactin, a calming hormone, is released, disposing you towards sleep" h Similar: incline encourage persuade predispose make willing make move prompt lead induce inspire tempt motivate actuate bias sway influence determine direct 3. arrange in a particular position. "the chief disposed his attendants in a circle" h Similar: arrange order place put position orient array spread out range set up form organize seat stand marshal muster gather group assemble park plant pop stick posit
literary determine the course of events. "the government proposed, but the trade union movement disposed"
distinct (adj.) distinction
adjective
adjective: distinct
1. recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type. "the patterns of spoken language are distinct from those of writing" h Similar: clear
clear-cut definite well defined sharp marked decided unmistakable easily distinguishable recognizable visible perceptible noticeable obvious plain plain as day evident apparent manifest patent palpable unambiguous unequivocal pronounced prominent striking h Opposite: indistinct fuzzy indefinite
physically separate.
"the gallery is divided into five distinct spaces"
h
Similar:
discrete
separate individual different unconnected unassociated detached precise specific distinctive dissimilar unalike contrasting disparate unique sui generis h Opposite: indistinct overlapping
approximate
2.
readily distinguishable by the senses.
“a distinct smell of nicotine”
(used for emphasis) so clearly apparent to the mind as to be unmistakable; definite. "he got the distinct impression that Melissa wasn't best pleased"
distort (v.)
verb
verb: distort; 3rd person present: distorts; past tense: distorted; past participle: distorted; gerund or present participle: distorting
1.
pull or twist out of shape.
"a grimace distorted her mouth"
h
Similar:
twist
warp contort bend buckle deform malform misshape disfigure mangle wrench wring wrest twisted warped contorted bent buckled deformed malformed misshapen disfigured crooked irregular awry wry out of shape mangled wrenched gnarled h Opposite: straight
become twisted out of shape. "the pipe will distort as you bend it"
2. give a misleading or false account or impression of. "many factors can distort the results" h Similar: misrepresent pervert twist falsify misreport misstate prejudice manipulate garble take/quote out of context slant bias skew colour put a spin on spin tamper with tinker with doctor alter change misrepresented perverted twisted falsified misreported misstated garbled inaccurate biased prejudiced slanted coloured loaded weighted tampered with tinkered with doctored altered changed h Opposite: accurate 3. change the form of (an electrical signal or sound wave) during transmission, amplification, or other processing. "you're distorting the sound by overdriving the amp"
emerge (v.) emergence emergent
verb
verb: emerge; 3rd person present: emerges; past tense: emerged; past participle: emerged; gerund or present participle: emerging
1.
move out of or away from something and become visible.
"black ravens emerged from the fog"
h
Similar:
come out
appear come into view become visible make an appearance turn up spring up come up surface crop up pop up materialize manifest oneself arise proceed issue come forth emanate h Opposite: disappear
(of an insect or other invertebrate) break out from an egg, cocoon, or pupal case. "the larvae pupate among the roots of trees to emerge as the adults"
2. become apparent or prominent. "United have emerged as the bookies' clear favourite" h Similar: become known become apparent become evident be revealed come to light come out transpire come to the fore enter the picture unfold turn out prove to be the case become common knowledge get around
(of facts) become known. "reports of a deadlock emerged during preliminary discussions"
3.
recover from or survive a difficult situation.
“the economy has started to emerge from recession”
enforce (v.)
verb
verb: enforce; 3rd person present: enforces; past tense: enforced; past participle: enforced; gerund or present participle: enforcing
compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation). "the role of the police is to enforce the law" h Similar: impose
apply carry out administer implement bring to bear discharge fulfil execute prosecute effectuate force compel exact extort demand insist on require necessitate constrain
cause (something) to happen by necessity or force. "there is no outside agency to enforce cooperation between the players" h Similar: compulsory
obligatory mandatory involuntary forced exacted coerced imposed demanded required requisite stipulated contractual binding necessitated necessary unavoidable inescapable obliged impelled constrained dictated ordained prescribed de rigueur h Opposite: voluntary archaic press home (a demand or argument). "my father spoke like a preacher enforcing a precept of religion"
entity (n.)
noun
noun: entity; plural noun: entities
a thing with distinct and independent existence. "Church and empire were fused in a single entity" h Similar: organization
institution establishment body operation structure system unit whole set-up outfit
existence; being.
"entity and nonentity"
h
Similar:
existence
being life living animation animateness vital force
equip (v.) equipment
verb
verb: equip; 3rd person present: equips; past tense: equipped; past participle: equipped; gerund or present participle: equipping
supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose. "all bedrooms are equipped with a colour TV" h Similar: provide
furnish supply issue fit out rig out deck out stock provision arm array attire dress outfit accoutre kit out fix up
prepare (someone) mentally for a particular situation or task. "I don't think he's equipped for the modern age" h Similar: prepare
qualify suit endow enable facilitate
estate (n.)
noun
noun: estate; plural noun: estates; noun: estate of the realm; plural noun: estates of the realm; plural noun: three estates
1.
an extensive area of land in the country, usually with a large house, owned by one person, family, or organization.
h
Similar:
property
grounds garden(s) park parkland land(s) piece of land tract landholding manor domain territory demesne
British an area of land and modern buildings developed for residential, industrial, or commercial purposes. "Lucy and Tony live on an estate in West London" h Similar: area
site development complex piece of land land region tract a property where coffee, rubber, grapes, or other crops are cultivated. "large coffee estates" h Similar: plantation farm holding forest vineyard ranch hacienda pen shamba
tope
2. all the money and property owned by a particular person, especially at death. "in his will, he divided his estate between his wife and daughter" h Similar: assets capital wealth riches holdings fortune property worth resources effects possessions belongings things goods worldly goods stuff chattels valuables legacy bequest personalty goods and chattels gear trek 3. a class or order regarded as forming part of the body politic, in particular (in Britain), one of the three groups constituting Parliament, now the Lords spiritual (the heads of the Church), the Lords temporal (the peerage), and the Commons. They are also known as the three estates. "the unions are no longer an estate of the realm"
dated a particular class or category of people in society. "the spiritual welfare of all estates of men"
4. archaic•literary a particular state, period, or condition in life. "programmes for the improvement of man's estate" h Similar: state condition situation position circumstance lot fate 5. British short for estate car.
eventual (adj.) eventuate eventuality
adjective
adjective: eventual
occurring or existing at the end of or as a result of a process or period of time. "it's impossible to predict the eventual outcome of the competition" h Similar: final
ultimate concluding closing endmost end terminal resulting ensuing consequent
subsequent
exhibit (v./n.)
verb
verb: exhibit; 3rd person present: exhibits; past tense: exhibited; past participle: exhibited; gerund or present participle: exhibiting
1.
publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
"only one sculpture was exhibited in the artist's lifetime"
(of an artist) display one's work to the public in an art gallery or museum.
"she was invited to exhibit at several French museums"
h
Similar:
put on display
put on show display show show to the public put on public view present unveil model parade showcase set out lay out array arrange
hang publicly display the work of (an artist) in an art gallery or museum. "no foreign painters were exhibited"
2. manifest clearly (a quality or a type of behaviour). "he could exhibit a saintlike submissiveness" h Similar: show reveal display manifest evince betray give away disclose express indicate demonstrate present make clear make plain evidence parade flaunt h Opposite: conceal
hide
show as a sign or symptom.
"patients with alcoholic liver disease exhibit many biochemical abnormalities"
noun
noun: exhibit; plural noun: exhibits
an object or collection of objects on public display in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
"the museum is rich in exhibits"
h
Similar:
object on display
item
piece
North American
an exhibition.
"people flocked to the exhibit in record-breaking numbers"
h
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exhibition
(public) display show showing presentation demonstration showcase mounting spectacle retrospective biennale exposition expo fair trade fair world fair demo Law a document or other object produced in a court as evidence. "many exhibits, including the cockpit voice recordings, will be produced in court"
explicit (adj.) explicitness explicitly
adjective
adjective: explicit
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. "the arrangement had not been made explicit" h Similar: clear
direct plain obvious straightforward clear-cut crystal clear clearly expressed easily understandable blunt precise exact definite distinct express emphatic absolute specific positive unequivocal unambiguous unmistakable overt manifest detailed minute comprehensive exhaustive categorical h Opposite: vague
(of a person) stating something in an explicit manner. "let me be explicit" describing or representing sexual activity in a graphic fashion. "a sexually explicit blockbuster" h Similar: uncensored
unrestrained unreserved unrestricted uninhibited graphic open candid frank forthright direct plain-spoken outspoken point-blank straight from the shoulder full-frontal no holds barred h Opposite: suggestive
implicit
noun
noun: explicit; plural noun: explicits
the closing words of a manuscript, early printed book, or chanted liturgical text.
exploit (v.) exploitation
verb
verb: exploit; 3rd person present: exploits; past tense: exploited; past participle: exploited; gerund or present participle: exploiting
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt,ɛkˈsplɔɪt/
1. make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). "500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology" h Similar: utilize
make use of put to use use use to good advantage turn/put to good use make the most of capitalize on benefit from turn to account draw on profit from/by make capital out of cash in on milk 2. make use of (a situation) in a way considered unfair or underhand. "the company was exploiting a legal loophole"
benefit unfairly from the work of (someone), typically by overworking or underpaying them. "these workers are at particular risk of being exploited in the workplace" h Similar: take advantage of
make use of abuse impose on prey on play on misuse ill-treat bleed suck dry squeeze wring enslave treat unfairly withhold rights from manipulate cheat swindle fleece victimize live off the backs of walk (all) over take for a ride put one over on cash in on rip off
h
Opposite:
treat fairly
noun
noun: exploit; plural noun: exploits
/ˈɛksplɔɪt/
1.
a bold or daring feat.
"despite a series of colourful exploits, his agents obtained little intelligence of value"
h
Similar:
feat
deed act adventure stunt escapade manoeuvre enterprise undertaking move achievement accomplishment attainment triumph handiwork lark caper 2. a software tool designed to take advantage of a flaw in a computer system, typically for malicious purposes such as installing malware. "if someone you don't know tweets you a link, it's either spam, an exploit, or probably both"
feature (v./n.) featureless, featured
noun
noun: feature; plural noun: features
1. a distinctive attribute or aspect of something. "a well-appointed house with interesting decorative features" h Similar: characteristic
attribute quality property trait mark hallmark trademark aspect facet side point detail factor ingredient component constituent element theme peculiarity idiosyncrasy quirk oddity
a part of the face, such as the mouth or eyes, making a significant contribution to its overall appearance. "a dark-haired man with strong, regular features" h Similar: face
countenance physiognomy profile mug kisser clock mush phiz phizog dial boat race coupon bake puss pan visage lineaments
front Linguistics a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit, especially a speech sound or vocabulary item, that serves to distinguish it from others of the same type.
2. a newspaper or magazine article or a broadcast programme devoted to the treatment of a particular topic, typically at length. "a special feature on children's reference books" h Similar: article piece item report story column review commentary criticism analysis write-up exposé
theme
a full-length film intended as the main item in a cinema programme.
noun: feature film; plural noun: feature films
verb
verb: feature; 3rd person present: features; past tense: featured; past participle: featured; gerund or present participle: featuring
have as a prominent attribute or aspect. "the hotel features a large lounge, a sauna, and a coin-operated solarium" h Similar: present
promote make a feature of give prominence to focus attention on call attention to spotlight highlight accent
have as an important actor or participant. "the film featured Glenn Miller and his Orchestra" be a significant characteristic of or take an important part in. "his later paintings feature prominently in the exhibition" h Similar: star
appear
participate
play a part
have a place
format (v./n.) formation formational
noun
noun: format; plural noun: formats
the way in which something is arranged or set out.
"the conventional format of TV situation comedies"
the shape, size, and presentation of a book or periodical.
"the format is A4 on newsprint"
h
Similar:
design
style presentation appearance look form shape size arrangement plan scheme composition make-up configuration structure
set-up
the medium in which a sound recording is made available.
"he has just re-issued the collection in CD format"
Computing
a defined structure for the processing, storage, or display of data.
"a data file in binary format"
verb
verb: format; 3rd person present: formats; past tense: formatted; past participle: formatted; gerund or present participle: formatting
(especially in computing) arrange or put into a format.
"how to format a document"
prepare (a storage medium) to receive data.
"you will be able to format a disk"
forthcoming (adj.) forthcomingness
adjective
adjective: forthcoming
1.
about to happen or appear.
"the forthcoming cricket season"
h
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imminent
impending coming approaching advancing nearing near future expected anticipated prospective close (close) at hand in store in the wind in the air in the offing in the pipeline on the horizon on the way on us about to happen on the cards h Opposite: past current 2. ready or made available when wanted or needed. "financial support was not forthcoming" h Similar: available made available ready at hand accessible obtainable at someone's disposal on offer obtained given vouchsafed to someone up for grabs on tap h Opposite: unavailable
willing to divulge information.
"she had never been forthcoming about her time in the States"
h
Similar:
communicative
expansive
informative
expressive
unreserved
grant (v./n.) grantee, grantor grantable, granted
verb
verb: grant; 3rd person present: grants; past tense: granted; past participle: granted; gerund or present participle: granting
1.
agree to give or allow (something requested) to.
"they were granted a meeting"
h
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allow
accord permit afford concede vouchsafe h Opposite: refuse
give (a right, power, property, etc.) formally or legally to.
"they will grant you asylum"
h
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bestow on
confer on give impart to present with award to present to donate to contribute to provide with endow with hand out to furnish with supply with allocate to allot to
assign to
2. agree or admit to (someone) that (something) is true. "he hasn't made much progress, I'll grant you that" h Similar: admit accept concede yield cede allow appreciate recognize acknowledge confess agree concur go along with
h Opposite: deny
noun
noun: grant; plural noun: grants
a sum of money given by a government or other organization for a particular purpose.
"a research grant"
h
Similar:
endowment
subvention award donation bursary contribution allowance subsidy handout allocation allotment gift present scholarship sponsorship stipend
benefaction
formal
the action of granting something.
"we had to recommend the grant or refusal of broadcasting licences"
Law
a legal conveyance or formal conferment.
"a grant of probate"
Phrases
take for granted — fail to properly appreciate (someone or something), especially as a result of overfamiliarity.
“the comforts that people take for granted”
ignorance (n.) ignore ignorer ignorant, ignorable ignorantly
noun
noun: ignorance
lack of knowledge or information.
"he acted in ignorance of basic procedures"
h
Similar:
incomprehension
unawareness unconsciousness inexperience innocence unfamiliarity with lack of enlightenment about lack of knowledge about lack of information about cluelessness nescience lack of knowledge lack of education unenlightenment benightedness lack of intelligence unintelligence stupidity foolishness idiocy denseness brainlessness mindlessness slow-wittedness thickness dimness dumbness dopiness doziness h Opposite: knowledge
education
Phrases
ignorance is bliss — if one is unaware of an unpleasant fact or situation one cannot be troubled by it.
“I don’t want to hear about them: ignorance is bliss in this case”
implicate(v.)
verb
verb: implicate; 3rd person present: implicates; past tense: implicated; past participle: implicated; gerund or present participle: implicating
/ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/
1. show (someone) to be involved in a crime. "he was implicated in a price-fixing scandal" h Similar: incriminate
compromise involve connect embroil enmesh ensnare expose inculpate h Opposite: absolve
bear some of the responsibility for (an action or process, especially a criminal or harmful one). "viruses are known to be implicated in the development of certain cancers" h Similar: involve in
concern with
associate with
connect with
tie up with
2. convey (a meaning) indirectly through what one says, rather than stating it explicitly. "by saying that coffee would keep her awake, Mary implicated that she didn't want any" h Similar: imply suggest hint intimate say indirectly indicate insinuate give someone to understand give someone to believe convey the impression signal
make out
nounLogic
noun: implicate; plural noun: implicates
/ˈɪmplɪkət/
a thing implied.
implicit (adj.) implicitness implicitly
adjective
adjective: implicit
1. suggested though not directly expressed. "comments seen as implicit criticism of the policies" h Similar: implied
indirect inferred understood hinted suggested deducible unspoken unexpressed undeclared unstated unsaid tacit unacknowledged silent taken for granted taken as read assumed inherent latent underlying inbuilt incorporated fundamental h Opposite: explicit direct 2. always to be found in; essentially connected with. "the values implicit in the school ethos" 3. with no qualification or question; absolute. "an implicit faith in God" h Similar: absolute complete entire total wholehearted perfect sheer utter unqualified unconditional unreserved unadulterated unalloyed undiluted positive unshaken unshakeable unhesitating unquestioning firm steadfast constant h Opposite: limited 4. Mathematics (of a function) not expressed directly in terms of independent variables.
implement (v./n.) implementer
noun
noun: implement; plural noun: implements
/ˈɪmplɪm(ə)nt/
1.
a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment that is used for a particular purpose.
"garden implements"
h
Similar:
tool
utensil instrument device apparatus contrivance gadget contraption appliance machine labour-saving device
gizmo 2. Scots Law performance of an obligation.
verb
verb: implement; 3rd person present: implements; past tense: implemented; past participle: implemented; gerund or present participle: implementing
/ˈɪmplɪmɛnt/
put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect. "the scheme to implement student loans" h Similar: execute
apply
put into effect/action
put into practice
carry out
impact (v./n.) impaction, impactor impacted, impactful
noun
noun: impact; plural noun: impacts
/ˈɪmpakt/
1. the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another. "there was the sound of a third impact" h Similar: collision
crash smash clash bump bang knock jolt thump whack thwack slam smack contact 2. a marked effect or influence. "our regional measures have had a significant impact on unemployment" h Similar: effect influence impression footprint results aftermath consequences repercussions ramifications reverberations
pay-off
verb
verb: impact; 3rd person present: impacts; past tense: impacted; past participle: impacted; gerund or present participle: impacting
/ɪmˈpakt/
1. come into forcible contact with another object. "the shell impacted twenty yards away" h Similar: crash into
smash into collide with be in collision with hit strike ram smack into slam into bang into cannon into plough into meet head-on dash against
North American come into forcible contact with. "an asteroid impacted the earth some 60 million years ago" press (something) firmly. "the animals' feet do not impact and damage the soil as cows' hooves do"
2. have a strong effect on someone or something. "high interest rates have impacted on retail spending" h Similar: affect influence have an effect have an influence exert influence
immigrate (v.) immigrant
verbNorth American
verb: immigrate; 3rd person present: immigrates; past tense: immigrated; past participle: immigrated; gerund or present participle: immigrating
come to live permanently in a foreign country. "an Australian who immigrated to Britain in 1982" h Similar: migrate
move overseas
move abroad
relocate
resettle
defect
Origin
incentive (n.) incentivize
noun
noun: incentive; plural noun: incentives
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something. "give farmers an incentive to improve their land" h Similar: inducement
motivation motive reason stimulus stimulant spur impetus encouragement impulse incitement goad provocation attraction lure bait carrot sweetener come-on premium douceur h Opposite: deterrent disincentive
a payment or concession to stimulate greater output or investment. "tax incentives for investing in depressed areas"
incidentally inclination, incliner inclinable
adverb
adverb: incidentally
1. used to add a further comment or a remark unconnected to the current subject; by the way. "incidentally, it was many months before the whole truth was discovered" h Similar: by the way
by the by(e) in passing en passant speaking of which while on the subject parenthetically BTW as it happens 2. in an incidental manner; as a chance occurrence. "the infection was discovered only incidentally at post-mortem examination" h Similar: by chance by accident accidentally fortuitously by a fluke
incorporate (v.) incorporator
verb
verb: incorporate; 3rd person present: incorporates; past tense: incorporated; past participle: incorporated; gerund or present participle: incorporating
/ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪt/
1. take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include. "he has incorporated in his proposals a number of measures" h Similar: absorb
include subsume assimilate integrate take in swallow up engulf consolidate embody comprise contain embrace build in encompass h Opposite: separate
combine (ingredients) into one substance. "add the cheeses and butter and process briefly to incorporate them" h Similar: blend
mix mingle combine put together merge fuse unite unify join bring together amalgamate integrate fold in stir whisk meld marry mesh compound alloy coalesce homogenize emulsify intermingle intermix blunge commingle
commix 2. constitute (a company, city, or other organization) as a legal corporation. "limited liability companies could only be incorporated under the 1930 Act"
adjective
adjective: incorporate
/ɪnˈkɔːp(ə)rət/
1.
another term for incorporated.
2.
literary
having a bodily form; embodied.
"through an incorporate resilience, slighted confidence restores itself"
