verbs 11 - 20, Chapter III, p. 41, 2-3; Flashcards
precede
If one event or period of timeprecedesanother, ithappensbefore it.
[formal]
Ex.:
Intensive negotiations between the main parties preceded the vote.[VERBnoun]
The earthquake was preceded by a loud roar and lasted 20 seconds.[beVERB-ed +by]
Industrial orders had already fallen in the preceding months.[VERB-ing]
support
If somethingsupportsan object, it is underneath the object and holding it up.
Ex.:
…the thick wooden posts that supported the ceiling.[VERBnoun]
Let your baby sit on the floor propped up with plenty of cushions to support him.[VERBnoun]
embrace, If youembracesomeone, you put your arms around them and hold them tightly, usually in order toshowyourloveor affection for them. You canalsosaythat two peopleembrace.
Penelope came forward and embraced her sister.[VERBnoun]
At first people were sort of crying for joy and embracing each other.[VERBnoun]
He threw his arms round her and they embraced passionately.[VERB]
introduce
tointroducesomething means to cause it toentera place orexistin a system for the first time.
Ex.:
The Government has introduced a number of other money-saving moves.[VERBnoun]
I kept the birds indoors all winter and introduced them into an aviary the following June.[Vninto/ton]
The word ‘Pagoda’ was introduced to Europe by the 17th-century Portuguese.[beV-ed +into/to]
set in
If somethingunpleasantsets in, itbeginsandseemslikelytocontinueor develop.
Ex.:
Then disappointment sets in as they see the magic is no longer there.[VERBPARTICLE]
Winter is setting in and the population is facing food and fuel shortages.[VERBPARTICLE]
change
When somethingchangesor when youchangeit, it becomes different.
Ex.:
We are trying to detect and understand how the climates change.[VERB]
In the union office, the mood gradually changed from resignation to rage.[VERBfromnountonoun]
She has now changed into a happy, self-confident woman.[VERB+into]
They should change the law to make it illegal to own replica weapons.[VERBnoun]
Trees are changing colour earlier than last year.[VERBnoun]
He is a changed man since you left.[VERB-ed]
A changing world has put pressures on the corporation.[VERB-ing]
[AlsoVninton]
infuse
Toinfuseaqualityintosomeone or something, or toinfusethemwitha quality,meanstofillthem with it.
[formal]
Ex.:
Many of the girls seemed to be infused with excitement on seeing the snow.[beVERB-ed +with]
A union would infuse unnecessary conflict into the company’s employee relations.[VERBnoun +into]
[AlsoVERBnoun +with]
enter into
If youenterintosomething such as anagreement,discussion, orrelationship, you become involved in it. You canalsosaythat two peopleenter intosomething.
[formal]
Ex.:
I have not entered into any financial agreements with them.[VPn +with]
We entered into meaningful discussions with them weeks ago.[VPnwithn]
The United States and Canada may enter into an agreement that would allow easier access to jobs across the border.[VERBPARTICLEnoun]
…when a mutually beneficial contract is freely entered into by two adults.[pl-nVn]
No correspondence will be entered into.[beVERB-edPARTICLE]
require
If yourequiresomething or if somethingis required, you need it or it is necessary.
[formal]
Ex.:
If you require further information, you should consult the registrar.[VERBnoun]
This isn’t the kind of crisis that requires us to drop everything else.[VERBnoun to-infinitive]
Some of the materials required for this technique may be difficult to obtain.[VERB-ed]
calculate
if youcalculatethe effects of something,especiallyapossiblecourseof action, you think about them in order to form anopinionordecidewhat to do.
Ex.:
I believe I am capable of calculating the political consequences accurately.[VERBnoun]
He is calculating that the property market will be back on its feet within two years.[VERBthat]
preexist
to exist previously or before (another person or thing)
