YDS Flashcards

YDS (500 cards)

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ability in

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Possession of the means or skill to do something.

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abound in

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to be full of

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abound with

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contain a very large number of

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about smth

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about smth

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absent from

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absent

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abstain from

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to not do or have something you enjoy, especially alcohol or sex, usually for reasons of religion or health

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access to

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the opportunity to reach, obtain, or use

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accompanied by

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along with, together with, in addition to

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according to

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as stated by

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account for smth

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Give a satisfactory record of (something, typically money, that one is responsible for)

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accountable to

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required to explain actions or decisions to someone; responsible

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accuse sb of

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Charge (someone) with an offence or crime.

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accustomed to

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adapted to,

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acquaint sb with

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Make someone aware of or familiar with.

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acquainted with

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to know or be familiar with

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acquit sb of

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To find not guilty of a criminal offense

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act for sb

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to represent sb in a legal or financial matter

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act on

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Take action according to or in the light of.

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adapt to

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to become used to something

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add to

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increase

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adept at

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skilled at,

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adhere to

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to stick to

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adjacent to

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next to

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adjust to

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to get used to a new situation by changing the way you behave and / or think

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admiration for
Respect and warm approval
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admit to
to be accepted to smwhr like school
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admit to
to be acused
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advantage over
to have an advantage over smth
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advent of
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
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affection for
the feeling of liking or loving somebody
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afraid of
scared of,
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agree about smth
Have the same opinion about something; concur
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agree to
to a request a proposal etc.
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agree with sb on sth
Approve of (something) with regard to its moral correctness
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ahead of
in front of
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aid in
to aid
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aid with
to aid with
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aim at
Direct information, a product, or an action toward (a particular group)
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aim for
to try or intend to achieve something
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allocate for
Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose
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allocate to
to set apart for a special purpose
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allocation for
The action or process of allocating or distributing something.
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allow for
to make possible
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allude to
suggest, refer to, imply, indicate
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alternate with
to vary
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amount to
to add up to; to be equivalent to
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angry about
(adj + dep prep) very annoyed about something
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angry at
not happy about something or someone
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angry at smth
(adj + dep prep) very annoyed about somebody
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angry with sb
Having a strong feeling of or showing annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger.
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angry with sb for sth
(adj + dep prep) very annoyed about something for smoething
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anxious about
a feeling you have when you are afraid and uncertain about the future
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anxious for
especially used for news, experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
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apart from
except for
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apologize to sb for sth
to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused problems or unhappiness for them
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appeal to
to (=attract)
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appeal to sb for sth
Address oneself to (a principle or quality in someone) in anticipation of a favorable response.
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applicable to
relevant, appropriate
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apply for
Make a formal request for something (job, permit, loan, etc.)
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apply to sb for sth
(v) to make a formal request for something such as a job, a place at university, etc.
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apprehensive for
Relating toRelating to perception or understanding perception or understanding
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apprehensive of
Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
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appropriate for
suitable for
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appropriate to
suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion
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approval of
The action of approving something.
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approve of
think something is right or good
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argue with smby
to disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way
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argument about
An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
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arrest for
Seize (someone) by legal authority and take into custody.
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arrive at
to reach a result
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arrive in
to get to a city or a country
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as distinct from
rather than
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as far as
to the extent or degree of something
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as far as X is concerned
it is concerned as
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as for
with regard to
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as of
because of =from... onwards
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as opposed to
in contrast to
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as regards
about, on the subject of
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as to
with regard to
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as to_
about
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as well as
besides
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ascribe X to Y
Attribute something to (a cause)
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ashamed of
feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done
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aside from
apart from
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ask about sb
Ask how someone is doing, especially professionally and in terms of health.
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ask for smth
to request
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assign to
to choose someone to do a particular job
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associated with
related to
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assure of
Make (someone) sure of something
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astonished at
very surprised about something that you did not expect
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at one's disposal
available as needed
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attach to
to stick to
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attack on
An aggressive and violent action against a person or place
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attempt at
An act of trying to achieve something, typically one that is unsuccessful or not certain to succeed
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attend to
to (a patient or customer)
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attitude towards
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.
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attribute X to Y
Regard something as being caused by (someone or something)
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authority on
A person with extensive or specialized knowledge about a subject; an expert.
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available for
to be available
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avenge oneself on
Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another)
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aware of
to know about
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ban smbd from
Officially exclude (someone) from a place
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bargain with sbfor sth
Negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction.
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based on
depend on, according to
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because of
due to
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beg for
to beg
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begin with sth
to have something at the start.
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belief in
Trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something.
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believe in
to accept as true; consider to be of worth
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belong to
be owned by
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beneficial to
good for
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benefit from
to be helped by something
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bet against
Risk something, usually a sum of money, against someone else's on the basis of the outcome of a future event, such as the result of a race or game.
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bet on
Risk something, usually a sum of money, against someone else's on the basis of the outcome of a future event, such as the result of a race or game.
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beware of
to be careful of
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biased in favor of against sb or sth
favoring one side unduly; prejudiced
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blame sb for sth
to say or think that someone or something is responsible for something bad which has happened
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blame sth on sb
to place the responsibility for
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boast about
to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own
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boast of
to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own
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borrow from
to take something (from someone) temporarily, to take on a loan.
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bound for
going to, destined for
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busy with
actively or fully engaged or occupied with something
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but for
if it weren't for
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by means of
by using
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by virtue of
because of, thanks to, on account of
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by way of
via
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capable of
able to do something
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care about
to feel that something is important
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care for
to look after
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cater for
provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something
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cater to
supply something desired (whether good or bad)
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cause of
A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.
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centre on
is cause for a major concern or theme. Example: This problem centres on the conflict between two managers.
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certain about
certain
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certain of
sure
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challenge someone to
Invite (someone) to do something that one thinks will be difficult or impossible; dare
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change for
Give up (something) in exchange for something else.
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change into
from one condition into another;
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change to
Make or become different
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characteristic of
typical of
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charge sb for sth
Give up (something) in exchange for something else
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charge sb with sth
to change
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cheat sb out of
Deceive or trick
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choice of
options to choose from
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choose between
to choose
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coincide with
to be the same as
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collaborate in
Work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something
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collaborate with sb
Cooperate traitorously with an enemy
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combine with
together with, joined 2 things
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commensurate with
Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.
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comment on
give an opinion about
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commit sth or sb to
you give your time and energy to it.
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commitment to
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
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committed to
loyal/dedicated to a cause.
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communicate to
To problem solve
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communicate with
To exchange or give information
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comparable to
comparison
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compare to
Similarity between the things compared
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compare with
analyze for similarities and differences
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comparison to
compared to
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comparison with
compared with
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compatibility with
suitability for
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compatible with
consistent with
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compensate for
make up for something unwelcome or unpleasant by exerting an opposite force or effect
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compensation for
Something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering.
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compete against
Strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same
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compete for
Strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same for ( a prize )
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compete in
Strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same in ( a race)
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compete with sb
Strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same
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competence in
The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
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complain about
complain about (thing)
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complain of
to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory of (person thing)
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complain to
complain about
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complaint about
A reason for dissatisfaction
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compliment sb on
Politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something.
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comply with
to obey a rule or an order
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composed of
made up of
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concentrate on
to focus on/pay attention to
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concern about
Worry (someone); make anxious.
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concerned about sb/smth
worried (about)
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concerned with
interested in
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condemn for
Express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure
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condemn to ( punish-ment)
Sentence (someone) to a particular punishment, especially death
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conducive to
Having the property of conducting something (especially heat or electricity)
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confer on (matter)
Grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right)
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confer with(person)
Have discussions; exchange opinions
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confess to
to say or admit that one has done something wrong
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confide in sb
Trust (someone) enough to tell them of a secret or private matter.
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confide sth to sb
Entrust something to (someone) for safekeeping.
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confidence in
The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust
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confident about
feeling good about yourself or your ability
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confident of
Feeling or showing certainty about something.
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confine sb/sth to
Tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others
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conflict with
to oppose or be difficult for two things to work together
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confused about
can't think clearly or understand what is happening or what somebody is saying
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confusion about
Lack of understanding; uncertainty
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congenial to
(of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination.
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conscious of
Painfully aware of; sensitive to.
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consistent with
in agreement with, congruent with
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content with
satisfied with
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contrary to
in opposition to
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controversy over
Disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated.
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convenient for
suitable
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convenient to
Situated so as to allow easy access to.
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convinced of
Completely certain about something
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critical of
Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.
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crowded with
full of
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cruel to
cruel
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curious about
wanting to know more about things
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date from
refer to actual dates of the transactions
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dedicate to
to devote to
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dedicated to
devoted and committed to
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deduce from
reach that conclusion
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deduct from
Subtract or take away (an amount or part) from a total.
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defend against
to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe
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deficient in
Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient, Insufficient or inadequate.
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delight in
to enjoy something very much
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delighted with
extremely pleased
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depart from
to leave a place, especially to leave an airport in an airplane
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depend on
to rely on, to count on
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dependent on
Contingent on or determined by.
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deprive X of Y
to prevent somebody from having or doing something, especially something important
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deprived of
prevented from having
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derive from
Obtain something from (a specified source)
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deserted by
(of a place) empty of people.
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deserving of
Worthy of being treated in a particular way, typically of being given assistance.
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despair of
to lose hope
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destitute of
lacking, empty of, deficient in
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deter sb from
to prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something
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detrimental to
harmful; damaging
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deviate from
Depart from an established course, Depart from usual or accepted standards.
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deviation from
The action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.
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devoid of
Entirely lacking or free from.
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devote from
Give all or a large part of one's time or resources to (a person, activity, or cause)
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devote to
to dedicate
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devoted to
dedicated to,
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devotion to
Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.
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die of
be the cause of death
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differ in
to be different
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different from
to tell about differences
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differentiate between X and Y
to show or find the difference between things which are compared
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difficulty in
The state or condition of being difficult.
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difficulty with
A thing that is hard to accomplish, deal with, or understand.
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diiferentiate X from Y
Make (someone or something) appear different or distinct.
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disadvantage of
something that causes problems, or that makes someone or something less likely to be successful or effective
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disappointed from
(of a person) sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfill one's hopes or expectations.
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disappointed in
(of hopes or expectations) prevented from being realized.
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disappointed with sb/sth
prevented hopes or expectations by smone or smth
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discriminate against
Make an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, sex, or age.
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discriminate between X and Y
Recognize a distinction; differentiate
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discriminate X from Y
Perceive or constitute the difference in or between
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discrimination against
The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
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disgusted at
Feeling or expressing revulsion or strong disapproval
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disgusted with
Feeling or expressing revulsion or strong disapproval, with smth
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dispose of smth
to get rid of
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dispute over
A disagreement, argument, or debate.
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disregard for
The action or state of disregarding or ignoring something.
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distinct from
clearly different or of a different kind
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distinction between
a difference between two similar things
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distinguish between X and Y
Perceive or point out a difference.
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distinguish X from Y
Recognize or treat (someone or something) as different
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diverge from
to separate from something and travel in a different direction
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divide into
into
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division of
The action of separating something into parts or the process of being separated.
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divorce from
to divorce
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doubt about
Feeling uncertain about something.
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doubtful about
undecided or uncertain (something)
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draw from
withdraw money from esp bank.
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dream about
to think about something that you want very much
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dream of
to indulge in daydreams or fantasies about something greatly desired; to hope for
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dress in
to wear a particular type, style, or colour of clothes
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drop in
A fall in amount, quality, or rate
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due to
because of
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dwell on smth
to think or talk a lot about something, especially something it would be better to forget
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dwell upon
spend a lot of time on something
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eager for
eager
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effect on
A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
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elaborate on smth
discuss in detail
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eligible for
allowed to do something or to receive something
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eliminate from
Exclude (someone or something) from consideration.
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embark on smth
start, commence, begin
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emerge from
to come out,
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end in
To finish in a certain way; result in
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end with
Come or bring to a final point; finish.
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enroll as
Officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course.
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enroll in
to sign up for
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enter into
begin, commence into (an agreement)
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enthusiastic about
a feeling when you feel very positive about something and behave like you do.
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entrust sth to sb
Put (something) into someone's care or protection
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envious of
jealous of
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equal to
to be equal
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equip sb / sth with
to provide a person or a place with objects
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escape from
to escape
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escape from
to get away from a dangerous place or situation.
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essential for sb/sth.
indispensable to
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essential to
smth to serve for a purpose
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estimate smth at
Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.
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except for
apart from
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exchange A for B
to do something to get something else
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excited about
eager, looking forward
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excited for
to eager for smth of smbdy
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excited over
to be eager to
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exclude from
remove from/ rule out,
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excuse for
to excuse
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excuse sb from doing sth
Release (someone) from a duty or requirement
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excuse sb from sth
Release (someone) from a duty or requirement
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exempt from
free from
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experience in
to be experienced in a subject
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experiment on
to carry out tests to learn sth or to discover if sth works or is true
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experiment with
to try something new in order to see what happens and how successful it is
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expert at
to be an expert on specific subject
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expert in
A person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
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expert on
to be an expert on a subject
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explain sth to sb
Expand on what one has said in order to make one's meaning clear.
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expulsion from
The action of depriving someone of membership in an organization.
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failure in
Lack of success.
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faith in
Complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
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faithful to
Loyal, constant, and steadfast.
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fall in
to collapse
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familiar with sth /to sb
to have a good knowledge or understanding of something
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familiarity with
to be familiar with
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famous for
well known for
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fatal to
Leading to failure or disaster.
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fear of
A mixed feeling of dread and reverence
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feed (sb/sth) on
Derive regular nourishment from (a particular substance)
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fight with
Engage in (a war or battle)
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fit for
appropriate
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fit sb/sth with
to be correct, suitable, or sensible in relation to something else
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flight against
A vigorous struggle or campaign for or against something.
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fond of
to like,
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fondness for
Affection or liking for someone or something
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fool sb into
Trick or deceive (someone); dupe
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for fear of
because you are worried that a particular thing might happen
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for lack of
due to insufficiency of something
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for the benefit of
fotr smth beneficial
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for the purpose of
with the goal of
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for the sake of
for the purpose of
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force sb into
Drive or push into a specified position or state using physical strength or against resistance
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foreign to
Not belonging to or characteristic of.
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free from sth(abstract)
not containing, without
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free of sb/sth (concrete)
Not subject to or affected by (a specified thing, typically an undesirable one)
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friendly towards
to act friendly
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Friendly with
(of a person) on good or affectionate terms.
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full of
Containing or holding much or many; having a large number of.
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gain in
Improve or advance in (some respect)
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gain on sb
Come closer to (a person or thing pursued)
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gaze at
to stare at
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generous to
Showing kindness toward others.
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generous with
(of a person) showing a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.
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glad about
Pleased; delighted.
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glad of
Causing happiness.
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glance at
take a brief or hurried look
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good at
able to do something well
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grateful to sb for sth
feeling or showing gratitude
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greedy for
Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power.
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grow in strength etc.
Become as a result of natural development or gradual increase.
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guard against
to prevent
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guess at
to ?try to ?imagine something when you have little ?knowledge or ?experience of it
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guilty of
guilty
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head for
go in the direction of
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hear about
to learn about someone/something
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hear of
to know about, to be familiar with; to consider
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help oneself to sth
Serve someone with (food or drink)
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help someone with
Assist someone to put on or take off (a garment)
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hinder sth/sb from sth
Create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction
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hint at smth
(of a thing) be a slight or possible indication of.
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honest in one's dealings
to be honnest in smth
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honest with
Free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere.
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hope for
Want something to happen or be the case
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hope for smth
Hope for a favorable outcome
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hope of
A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
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ideas about
An opinion or belief.
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identical to
two things similar in every detail; exactly alike
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identical with
Similar in every detail; exactly alike.
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identify X with Y
to feel that you understand and share the feelings of somebody else
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ignorant of
lacking knowledge about sth
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immune to
not affected by
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implicate sb in sth
Show (someone) to be involved in a crime
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important for sb/sth (purpose)
a collocation for meaningful
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important to sb
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.
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impose sth on sb
Forcibly put (a restriction) in place
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impress sb with
Make (someone) feel admiration and respect.
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in accordance with
according to
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in additon to
Adding more reasons/examples
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in agreement with
consistent with
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in anticipation of
in preparation for something happening
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in between
between
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in care of
to take
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in case of
if it happens that
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in comparison to
compared to
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in comparison with
compared with
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in compliance with
in accordance with
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in conformity with
in line with
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in connection with
relating to, concerning
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in contrast to
different from
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in contrast with
to show the difference between two things
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in defiance of
contrary to, despite
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in excess of
more than
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in exchange for
in return for
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in favor of
in support of
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in front of
in front of
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in fulfillment of
to satisfy smth
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in honor of
in order to show respect and admiration for someone or something
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in memory of
as a reminder of, as a memorial to
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in place of
instead of
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in proportion to
in relation to
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in pursuit of
in search of
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in quest of
try to achieve a goal
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in reference to
about, concerning
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in regard to
be about something; reference an idea
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in relation to
in connection with something
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in retaliation for
The action of returning a military attack; counterattack.
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in return for
in exchange for, as payment for, in consideration of
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in search of
trying to find something,
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in so far as
to the extent that
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in spite of
regardless of
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in terms of
with regard to,with respect to
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in the event of
if something happens
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in the face of
despite (problems, difficulties, etc.)
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in view of
because of a particular thing, or considering a particular fact
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inasmuch as
since
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included in
Contained as part of a whole being considered.
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inconsistent with
To be contrary to,
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increase in
to rise in the number, amount, or level of something
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indebted to sb for sth
owing gratitude or recognition to another
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independent of
not connected with
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indifference to
Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
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indifferent to
having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned
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indignant at
Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
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indispensable for
to be necessary for
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indispensable to
Absolutely necessary.
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indulge in
to allow yourself to enjoy something
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infect with
Affect (a person, organism, cell, etc.) with a disease-causing organism.
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infer sth from
Deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
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inferior to
lower in rank, status, or quality
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inflict sth on sb
mpose something unwelcome on.
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influence on
effect that sb/sth has on the way a person thinks or the way that sth works or develops
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inform about
Give incriminating information about someone to the police or other authority
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inform sb of
Give (someone) facts or information; tell.
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information about
to have information about smth
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inject into
Introduce (a new or different element) into something, especially as a boost or interruption
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inject with
Administer a drug or medicine by syringe to (a person or animal)
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inquire about sb / sth
Ask for information from someone.
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inquire into
Investigate; look into.
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insert in
Place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing, especially with care
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insist on
to keep doing something, even if it annoys other people, or people think it is not good for you
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insistence on
an act of demanding or saying sth firmly and refusing to accept any opposition or excuses
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instead of
rather than
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insure against
protect sb against a possible eventuality. Example: we are insured against fire.
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intent on
determined to do something
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intention of
A thing intended; an aim or plan.
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interact with
communicate with sb, especially while you work, play or spend time with them
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interest in
having concern in; curiosity
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interested in
attracted or excited about something
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interfere in
to try to control or become involved in a situation, in a way that is annoying
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interfere with
to involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful: can thi?p
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interference in
The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with.
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intervene in
to enter in order to help or settle something
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intervention in
The action or process of intervening
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introduce to
bring a subject to the attention of (someone) for the first time.
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intrude on
Put oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited.
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intrude upon
Introduce into a situation with disruptive or adverse effect
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invest in
to spend money on something that will be useful in the future, like shares in a company, property, etc.
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involve in
to take part actively in a particular activity
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involve sb in
to take part actively in a particular activity
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involve with
Be engaged in an emotional or personal relationship.
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involvement in
The fact or condition of being involved with or participating in something.
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irrespective of
Not taking (something) into account; regardless of.
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irritated at
Showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed to smth
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irritated by
for smth showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed.
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issue sb with sth
Supply someone with (something)
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issue sth to sb
Supply or distribute (something)
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jealous of
jealous
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join to
connect
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joke about
to say something to cause others to laugh
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keen on
to like something very much
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keep smth to
Refuse to disclose or share something
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kind to
to be kind
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know of
to know
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knowledge of
the information, understanding and skills that you gain through education or experience
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lack of
not enough
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lacking in
to not have a quality
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latest in
Of recent date.
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laugh about
laugh about an event
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laugh at
laught to at (person joke)
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lead sb into
Mislead or deceive someone, especially into believing that one is in love with or attracted to them.
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lean against
Incline from the perpendicular and rest for support against (something)
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lean on
incline from the perpendicular and rest for support against (something)
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leave to
to give someone responsibility or authority for
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leave with
Cause (someone or something) to be in a particular state or position.
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lend to
to borrow (from)
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let alone
used after a statement to emphasize that because the first thing is not true or possible, the next thing cannot be true or possible either
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level with
At the same height as someone or something else
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liable for
Responsible by law; legally answerable.
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liable to
Likely to experience (something undesirable)
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lie in
to stay in bed longer than usual
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lie with
have the right to make a decision
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limit sb or sth with
Moderately; up to a point.
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limited in
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short.