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Harm ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
TO enforce ............................................................................................................................................... 5
To reinforce ............................................................................................................................................. 5
To consolidate ......................................................................................................................................... 5
To avert.................................................................................................................................................... 6
To divert .................................................................................................................................................. 6
To revert .................................................................................................................................................. 6
To backslide ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Dire .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Consternation.......................................................................................................................................... 8
To prevail on someone to stay – no signals of peace or frienship .......................................................... 8
Token ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Indication .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Signal ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
To reach home – a ajunge acasa ........................................................................................................... 11
To advert ............................................................................................................................................... 11
To avert.................................................................................................................................................. 11
In the present instance – in aceasta situatie......................................................................................... 12
To bring in little profit............................................................................................................................ 12
To hold smth in their power .............................................................................................................. 12
To embrace with joy the opportunity ............................................................................................... 12
I can promise you .................................................................................................................................. 12
I have fairness enough to .................................................................................................................. 12
Passioantely fond of smth ................................................................................................................. 12
To likewise be .................................................................................................................................... 12
To take so warm an interest in human concerns .............................................................................. 12
Before your eyes ............................................................................................................................... 12
Boldly opposed to ................................................................................................................................. 12
To bring in.............................................................................................................................................. 12
Bold ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Commonly favoured by fortune ............................................................................................................ 13
To confer upon themselves those advantages ...................................................................................... 13
Magnificence ......................................................................................................................................... 13
To lead quite another style of life ......................................................................................................... 14

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To fully enjoy good things in solitude ................................................................................................... 14
Not even the slightest connection with his house ................................................................................ 14
To arrest the attention of his guests ..................................................................................................... 14
Of a superior sort .................................................................................................................................. 14
Their common concerns ....................................................................................................................... 14
It had been determined to send him away from home ........................................................................ 14
To carry on our business ....................................................................................................................... 14
One cannot do a young man any greater business ............................................................................... 14
TO transact one’s affairs so fairly .......................................................................................................... 14
To have a high notion of my capabilities ............................................................................................... 14
Here, however, he deceived himself ..................................................................................................... 14
In practical concerns he would not trust himself.................................................................................. 14
Sundry debts ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Old connections are to be renewed, and new ones made ................................................................... 14
There is little to be done here ............................................................................................................... 14
High ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Try to find a residence ........................................................................................................................... 16
I awoke to new despondency ............................................................................................................... 16
At hand .................................................................................................................................................. 16
To dabble ............................................................................................................................................... 18
To dabble at something......................................................................................................................... 18
Contention ............................................................................................................................................ 18
To straiten ............................................................................................................................................. 18
But ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
TO accustom.......................................................................................................................................... 18
In contention ......................................................................................................................................... 18
To lighten ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Furtherance ........................................................................................................................................... 19
To mound .............................................................................................................................................. 19
To the quick ........................................................................................................................................... 19
TO detail ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Altarpiece .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Nume..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Appellation ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Name................................................................................................................................................. 20
Designation ....................................................................................................................................... 21

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 Title ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Appointment ......................................................................................................................................... 21
ointment.......................................................................................................................................... 23
appoint ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Appointee.............................................................................................................................................. 24
appointee.......................................................................................................................................... 24
A satisfice .............................................................................................................................................. 25
To satisfy................................................................................................................................................ 25
To crave ................................................................................................................................................. 27
Appetite ................................................................................................................................................ 28
To hanker ............................................................................................................................................... 29
To yearn ................................................................................................................................................. 29
To long ................................................................................................................................................... 29
long .................................................................................................................................................. 34
long 2 ................................................................................................................................................ 35
Daylong ................................................................................................................................................. 36
Itch ........................................................................................................................................................ 36
Urge ....................................................................................................................................................... 37
Desire .................................................................................................................................................... 37
Apetit..................................................................................................................................................... 40
Appetite ............................................................................................................................................ 40
Favour................................................................................................................................................ 40
Fondness ........................................................................................................................................... 41
Like .................................................................................................................................................... 41
Liking ................................................................................................................................................. 42
Partiality ............................................................................................................................................ 42
Preference ......................................................................................................................................... 43
Relish ................................................................................................................................................. 43
To cherish .............................................................................................................................................. 44
Shine.................................................................................................................................................. 44
Taste .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Use .................................................................................................................................................... 45
Any ........................................................................................................................................................ 52
Anywhere ............................................................................................................................................. 56
Care aplica – candidat ........................................................................................................................... 57
Applicant ........................................................................................................................................... 57

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 Contender ......................................................................................................................................... 57
Candidate .......................................................................................................................................... 58
Hopeful.............................................................................................................................................. 60
Prospect ............................................................................................................................................ 61
Seeker................................................................................................................................................ 62
To seek after smb or smth ..................................................................................................................... 63
To starve of .......................................................................................................................................... 64
A calma .................................................................................................................................................. 64
To appease ........................................................................................................................................ 64
To placate .......................................................................................................................................... 64
To pacify ............................................................................................................................................ 64
To allay .............................................................................................................................................. 64
To conciliate ...................................................................................................................................... 64
To disarm ........................................................................................................................................... 64
To propitiate ...................................................................................................................................... 64
Contact .................................................................................................................................................. 64
To inquire .............................................................................................................................................. 64
To query ................................................................................................................................................ 65
Hereabouts............................................................................................................................................ 67
Well ....................................................................................................................................................... 68
Scrupulously .......................................................................................................................................... 72
To prevent ............................................................................................................................................. 72
To impede.............................................................................................................................................. 74
impede .............................................................................................................................................. 76

Harm
n.
1. Physical or psychological damage or injury: The storm did great harm to the crops.
2. Immoral or unjust effects: They made a mistake and meant no harm.
tr.v. harmed, harm·ing, harms
To do harm to: pollutants that harm the environment; people who were harmed in the accident.
n.
1. injury or damage; hurt: to do someone bodily harm.
2. moral injury; evil; wrong.
v.t.
3. to do or cause harm to; injure; damage; hurt: to harm one's reputation.

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Idioms:
in or out of harm's way, in or out of a hazardous situation.

Dire need enforced them to avert their children’s arms

TO enforce
tr.v. en·forced, en·forc·ing, en·forc·es
1. To compel observance of or obedience to: enforce a law.
2. To impose (a kind of behavior, for example): enforce military discipline.
3. To give force to; reinforce: "enforces its plea with a description of the pains of hell" (Albert C. Baugh
).

vb (tr)
1. to ensure observance of or obedience to (a law, decision, etc)
2. to impose (obedience, loyalty, etc) by or as by force
3. to emphasize or reinforce (an argument, demand, etc)

To enforce an argument or demand

To reinforce
re·en·forc·ing or re·en·forc·es
1. To give more force or effectiveness to; strengthen: The news reinforced her hopes.
2. To strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel or equipment.
3. To strengthen by adding extra support or material.
4. To increase the number or amount of; augment.
5. Psychology
a. To reward (an experimental subject, for example) with a reinforcer subsequent to a desired respons
e or performance.
b. To encourage (a response) by means of a reinforcer.
v.t. -forced, -forc•ing.
1. to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material: to reinforce a wall.
2. to make more forcible or effective: to reinforce efforts.
3. to augment; increase.
4. to strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel, ships, or aircraft.
5. to strengthen the probability of (a desired behavior) by giving or withholding a reward.
1. consolidate, support, increase, further, encourage, promote, boost, sustain, foster, heighten
, magnify, amplify, augment This sense of privilege tends to be reinforced by the outside world.
consolidate undermine, weaken, contradict
2. support, strengthen, fortify, toughen, stress, prop, supplement, emphasize, underline, harde
n, bolster, stiffen, shore up, buttress They had to reinforce the walls with exterior beams.
3. increase, extend, add
to, strengthen, supplement, augment Troops and police have been reinforced.

To consolidate
v.tr.
1. To unite into one system or whole; combine: consolidated five separate agencies into a single depa
rtment.
2. To make strong or secure; strengthen: She consolidated her power during her first year in office.
3. To make firm or coherent; form into a compact mass.
v.intr.

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1. To become solidified or united.
2. To join in a merger or union: The two firms consolidated under a new name.

To avert
tr.v. a·vert·ed, a·vert·ing, a·verts
1. To turn away: avert one's eyes.
2. To keep from happening; prevent: averted an accident by turning sharply. See Synonyms at preve
nt.

To divert

v. di·vert·ed, di·vert·ing, di·verts

v.tr.
1. To turn aside from a course or direction: Traffic was diverted around the scene of the accident.
2. To distract: My attention was diverted by an argument between motorists.
3. To entertain by distracting the attention from worrisome thoughts or cares; amuse. See Synonyms
at amuse.
v.intr.
To turn aside.

To vb
1. to turn (a person or thing) aside from a course; deflect
2. (tr) to entertain; amuse
3. (tr) to distract the attention of

To revert
v.intr.
1.
a. To go back to a former condition, practice, subject, or belief: a meadow reverting to forest; a reform
ed shoplifter reverting to old habits; a speaker reverting to her opening remarks.
b. To resume using something that has been disused: had to revert to the typewriter when the comput
er failed.
2. Law To be returned to the former owner or to the former owner's heirs. Used of money or property.
3. Genetics To undergo reversion.
4. Chiefly South Asian To reply.
v.tr.
1. To cause to go back to a former condition, practice, subject, or belief: "The doctor was reverted to t
he rank of Assistant Surgeon" (George Orwell).
2. Law To return (an estate, for example) to the grantor or the grantor's heirs or successor.
vb
1. to go back to a former practice, condition, belief, etc: she reverted to her old wicked ways.
2. to take up again or come back to a former topic
v.i.
1. to return to a former habit, practice, belief, condition, etc.
2. to return to the former owner or that person's heirs.
3. to return to an ancestral type or characteristic.
4. to go back in thought or discussion: He kept reverting to his childhood.
V 1 revert - go back to a previous state; "We reverted to the old rules"
er . retrovert, regress, turn back, return
b recidivate, relapse, retrogress, regress, lapse, fall
back - go back to bad behavior; "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"

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 change by
reversal, reverse, turn - change to the contrary; "The trend was reversed"; "the tides turned ag
ainst him"; "public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a Wh
ite House intern"
resile - return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed; "The rubber t
ubes resile"
recuperate, go
back, recover - regain a former condition after a financial loss; "We expect the stocks to recover
to $2.90"; "The company managed to recuperate"
2 revert - undergo reversion, as in a mutation
. mutate - undergo mutation; "cells mutate"
verb
1. To come back to a former condition:
recrudesce, recur, reoccur, return.
2. To slip from a higher or better condition to a former, usually lower or poorer one:
backslide, lapse, regress, relapse, retrogress.
1. (= return) → volver
to revert to a subject → volver a un tema
reverting to the matter under discussion → volviendo al tema de la discusión ...
2. (Jur) → revertir (to a)
3. (Bio) → saltar atrás
to revert to type (Bio) → saltar atrás en la cadena natural (fig) → volver por donde solía, volver a
ser el mismo/la misma de antes

To backslide
ntr.v. back·slid (-slĭd′), back·slid·ing, back·slides
To revert to bad habits or lapse in religious practice.
noun relapser, renegade, reneger, deserter, fallen
angel, turncoat, apostate I've never heard of him punishing a backslider.
backslider - someone who lapses into previous undesirable patterns of behavior

reversionist, recidivist
offender, wrongdoer - a person who transgresses moral or civil law
Those black angularities which his face had used to put on when his wishes were thwarted now did
duty in picturing the incorrigible backslider who would insist upon turning again to his wallowing in
the mire.

Dire
1. Warning of or having dreadful or terrible consequences; calamitous: a dire economic forecast; dire t
hreats.
2. Urgent; desperate: in dire need; dire poverty.
adj (usually prenominal)
1. Also: direful disastrous; fearful
2. desperate; urgent: a dire need.
3. foreboding disaster; ominous: a dire warning.
adj. dir•er, dir•est.
1. causing or involving great fear or suffering; terrible.
2. indicating trouble, disaster, or the like: dire predictions.
3. urgent; desperate: in dire need.
1. desperate, pressing, crying, critical, terrible, crucial, alarming, extreme, awful, appalling, urg
ent, cruel, horrible, disastrous, grim, dreadful, gloomy, fearful, dismal, drastic, catastrophic, o
minous, horrid, woeful, ruinous, calamitous, cataclysmic, portentous, godawful (slang), exigent
, bodeful the dire predicament of the refugees
2. terrible, awful, appalling, dreadful, abysmal, frightful, godawful (slang) a book of verse which r
anged from the barely tolerable to the utterly dire

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1. Portending future disaster:
apocalyptic, apocalyptical, baneful, direful, fateful, fire-and-
brimstone, grave, hellfire, ominous, portentous, unlucky.
2. Causing or able to cause fear:
appalling, direful, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, formidable, frightful, ghastly, redoubtable, scary,
terrible, tremendous.
3. Compelling immediate attention:
burning, crying, emergent, exigent, imperative, instant, pressing, urgent.
4. So serious as to be at the point of crisis or necessary to resolve a crisis:
acute, climacteric, critical, crucial, desperate.
[daɪəʳ] ADJ (direr (superl))
1. (= terrible) [event, consequences, results] → nefasto, funesto; [situation] → desesperado;
[warning, prediction] → alarmante; [poverty] → extremo
to be in dire need of sth → necesitar algo desesperadamente
to be in dire straits → estar en un serio aprieto or apuro
2. (= awful) [film, book] → pésimo, malísimo

Consternation
n.
A state of great alarm, agitation, or dismay.
n.
a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay.
noun dismay, shock, alarm, horror, panic, anxiety, distress, confusion, terror, dread, fright, am
azement, fear, bewilderment, trepidation His decision caused consternation among his colleagues.

astonishment or dismay. To my consternation, when I reached home I found I had lost the key of the
house.consternación

On arriving towards the end of the second stage in this vertical journey, and shaking the long roots
which were round me, to my consternation they snapped off one after another like so many pipe
stems, and fell in fragments against the side of the gulf, splashing at last into the waters beneath.

The Spaniards were in no small consternation at this sight; and, as they found that the fellows went
straggling all over the shore, they made no doubt but, first or last, some of them would chop in upon
their habitation, or upon some other place where they would see the token of inhabitants; and they
were in great perplexity also for fear of their flock of goats, which, if they should be destroyed, would
have been little less than starving them

We were in hopes of information from the fishermen, but found that as soon as we came near they
fled from us in the greatest consternation; no signals of peace or friendship could prevail on them to
stay; they either durst not trust or did not understand us.

To prevail on someone to stay – no signals of peace or frienship

Token
n.
1.
a. Something serving as an indication, proof, or expression of something else; a sign: "His lifelong ref
usal to allow bigots to truly bother him was often considered, unfairly, a token of his weakness" (Jere
my Schaap).
b. Something that signifies or evidences authority, validity, or identity: The scepter is a token of regal
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c. A specific instance of a phenomenon or a class of things, as of a linguistic feature in a sample of a
person's speech, that can be isolated for study or analysis.
2. A person who is considered as representative of a social group, such as a lone individual or one of
a small number of employees hired primarily to prevent an employer from being accused of discrimina
tion.
3. A keepsake or souvenir.
4. A piece of stamped metal used as a substitute for currency: subway tokens.
5. Computers
a. A small electronic device issued to a user to serve as proof of identity, as for the purpose of accessi
ng a network.
b. A piece of software that serves as proof of the user's identity.
tr.v. to·kened, to·ken·ing, to·kens
To betoken or symbolize; portend.
adj.
1. Done as an indication or pledge: a token payment.
2.
a. Perfunctory; minimal: a token gesture of reconciliation; token resistance.
b. Being a product of tokenism; merely symbolic: refused to be the token woman on the committee.
Idioms:
by the same token
In like manner; similarly.
in token of
As an indication of: a ring given in token of love.
n
1. an indication, warning, or sign of something
2. a symbol or visible representation of something
3. something that indicates authority, proof, or authenticity
4. a metal or plastic disc, such as a substitute for currency for use in slot machines
5. a memento
6. (Commerce) a gift voucher that can be used as payment for goods of a specified value
7. (modifier) as a matter of form only; nominal: a token increase in salary.
8. (Linguistics) linguistics a symbol regarded as an individual concrete mark, not as a class of identica
l symbols. Compare type11
9. (Philosophy) philosophy an individual instance: if the same sentence has different truth-
values on different occasions of utterance the truth-value may be said to attach to the sentence-
token. Compare type13
10. by the same token moreover and for the same or a similar reason
vb
(tr) to act or serve as a warning or symbol of; betoken
n.
1. something serving to represent or indicate some feeling, event, fact, etc.; sign: Black is a token of
mourning.
2. something offered or taken as evidence or proof: This badge will be the token of your authority.
3. a memento; souvenir.
4. a stamped piece of metal, issued as a limited medium of exchange, as for bus fares or bridge tolls.
5. an item, idea, etc., representing a group; a part as representing the whole; sample.
6. a person who has been hired, admitted, enrolled, etc., to forestall charges of prejudice or discrimina
tion, as against a minority.
7. a particular instance in speech or writing of a word, symbol, or linguistic expression. Compare type
(def. 8).
v.t.
8. to be a token of; signify; symbolize.
adj.
9. serving as a token: a token male on an all-female staff.
10. slight; minimal: token resistance.
Idioms:
1. by the same token, for similar reasons; furthermore.
2. in token of, as a sign of; in evidence of: a ring in token of one's love.
[before 900; Old English tāc(e)n, c. Old Frisian tēk(e)n, Old Saxon tēcan, Old Norse teikn sign, mark;
akin to teach]

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noun
1. symbol, mark, sign, note, evidence, earnest, index, expression, demonstration, proof, indica
tion, clue, representation, badge, manifestation He sent her a gift as a token of his appreciation.
2. voucher, coupon, chit, credit note £10 book tokens
3. disc, counter, chip The older phones only accept tokens.
adjective
1. nominal, symbolic, minimal, hollow, superficial, perfunctory weak token gestures with no real
consequences
A. N
1. (= voucher) → vale m; (= metal disc) → ficha f
2. (= sign, symbol) → muestra f, señal f; (= remembrance) → prenda f, recuerdo m; [of one's
appreciation etc] → detalle m
love token → prenda f de amor
as a token of friendship → como prueba de amistad
this is just a small token of our appreciation → esto no es más que un detalle en señal de
(nuestro) agradecimiento
by the same token → por la misma razón
B. ADJ [payment, resistance, gesture] → simbólico; [strike] → nominal, simbólico
the token black → el negro simbólico
token woman → mujer-muestra f, representación f femenina
1. a mark or sign. Wear this ring, as a token of our friendship.señal, prueba
2. a card or piece of metal, plastic etc, for use instead of money. The shopkeeper will exchange these
tokens for goods to the value of $10.ficha

Indication
n.
1. The act of indicating: His indication of refusal came in the form of a frown.
2. Something that serves to indicate; a sign: indications of an economic recovery.
3. Something indicated as necessary or expedient: Bed rest is usually the indication for flu cases.
4. The information indicated by a measuring instrument.
n
1. something that serves to indicate or suggest; sign: an indication of foul play.
2. the degree or quantity represented on a measuring instrument or device
3. the action of indicating
4. something that is indicated as advisable, necessary, or expedient

Signal
n.
1.
a. An indicator, such as a gesture or colored light, that serves as a means of communication. See Syn
onyms at gesture.
b. A message communicated by such means.
2. Something that incites action: The peace treaty was the signal for celebration.
3. Biology A physical entity, such as a chemical or an electromagnetic wave, that activates a cell rece
ptor and elicits a specific response.
4.
a. Electronics An impulse or fluctuating quantity, as of electrical voltage or light intensity, whose variati
ons represent coded information.
b. Computers A sequence of digital values whose variations represent coded information.
5. The sound, image, or message transmitted or received by means of telecommunications.
adj.
Notably out of the ordinary: a signal feat; a signal event.
v. sig·naled, sig·nal·ing, sig·nals or sig·nalled or sig·nal·ling
v.tr.

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1. To make a signal to: I signaled the driver to proceed.
2. To relate or make known by signals: They have signaled their willingness to negotiate.
3. To cause an effect in (a cell) by the activation of a receptor, as by a neurotransmitter or hormone.
v.intr.
To make a signal or signals.

To reach home – a ajunge acasa

To advert
ntr.v. ad·vert·ed, ad·vert·ing, ad·verts
1. To turn attention. Used with to: The board next adverted to compensation issues.
2. To call attention; refer. Used with to: He adverted to the problem in the opening paragraph.

To avert

Every author has some peculiarity in his descriptions or in his style of writing.

To have some peculiarity

An opportunity presents itself to

avert – to turn away or aside: avert one’s eyes; ward off: to avert evil; prevent: avert an accident
divert – to turn from a path or course; deflect; to veer: divert one’s talents to trivial pursuits

Charge

Desolate

Now Ulysses was desolate; fear made no friend remain

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In the present instance – in aceasta situatie

To bring in little profit

To hold smth in their power
To embrace with joy the opportunity

I can promise you

I have fairness enough to
Passioantely fond of smth
To likewise be
To take so warm an interest in human concerns
Before your eyes

Boldly opposed to

To bring in
1. To move something indoors. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bring" and "in."There's supp
osed to be a big storm tomorrow, so we should bring in the patio furniture.
2. To recruit or involve a person in a particular activity. A noun or pronoun can be used between "brin
g" and "in." The phrase is often followed by "on" and the activity.Feel free to bring your sister in on this
—
we'd like her input, too.With the sudden growth my business has experienced, I think it's time to bring i
n a graphic designer who can make my website look more professional.
Gains presents itself before us

To experience sudden growth

It is time to bring in another employee

3. To entice people to enter a place, typically a business. A noun or pronoun can be used between "br
ing" and "in."I think your store's new big and bold marquee will bring in a lot of customers.

To bring more people in

4. To earn a certain amount of money, often for a business or charity. The monetary amount can be st
ated between "bring" and "in."I brought in a quarter of a million dollars in sales this quarter—
how well did you do?We are thrilled to announce that our telethon brought in $30,000 in donations thi
s year!Now that you've been promoted, how much are you bringing in each week?

5. To arrest someone (and bring them into the police station, for example). A noun or pronoun can be
used between "bring" and "in."We brought that guy in for trespassing.
6. To give a verdict in a court case, as of a jury. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bring" and "
in."This case has dragged on for months. When will the jury bring a verdict in?
7. To escort or allow someone into a particular place or setting. A noun or pronoun can be used betwe
en "bring" and "in."Please bring in our next guest now.Will you bring Grandma in? She's having a hard
time getting around with her new cane.

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Bold
adj
1. courageous, confident, and fearless; ready to take risks
2. showing or requiring courage: a bold plan.
3. immodest or impudent: she gave him a bold look.
4. standing out distinctly; conspicuous: a figure carved in bold relief.
5. very steep: the bold face of the cliff.
6. imaginative in thought or expression: the novel's bold plot.
7. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) printing set in bold face

Commonly favoured by fortune

To confer upon themselves those advantages

v. con·ferred, con·fer·ring, con·fers
v.tr.
1. To bestow (an honor, for example): conferred a medal on the hero.
2. To invest with (a characteristic, for example): a carefully worded statement that conferred an aura o
f credibility.
v.intr.
To meet in order to deliberate together or compare views; consult: conferred with her attorney.

v. -ferred, -fer•ring. v.i.

1. to consult or discuss something together; compare ideas or opinions.
v.t.
2. to bestow upon as a gift, favor, honor, etc.: to confer a degree on a graduate.
3. Obs. to compare.

Magnificence
n.
1. Greatness or lavishness of surroundings; splendor.
2. Grand or imposing beauty.

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To lead quite another style of life

To fully enjoy good things in solitude

Not even the slightest connection with his house

To arrest the attention of his guests

Of a superior sort

Their common concerns

It had been determined to send him away from home

To carry on our business

One cannot do a young man any greater business

TO transact one’s affairs so fairly

To have a high notion of my capabilities

Here, however, he deceived himself

In practical concerns he would not trust himself

Sundry debts

Old connections are to be renewed, and new ones made

There is little to be done here

High
A high notion of something

adj. high·er, high·est

1.
a. Having a relatively great elevation; extending far upward: a high mountain; a high tower.
b. Extending a specified distance upward: a cabinet ten feet high.
2. Far or farther from a reference point: was too high in the offensive zone to take a shot.
3.
a. Being at or near the peak or culminating stage: the high tourist season; high summer.
b. Advanced in development or complexity: high forms of animal life; higher mathematics.

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c. Far removed in time; remote: high antiquity.
4.
a. Slightly spoiled or tainted; gamy. Used of meat.
b. Having a bad smell; malodorous.
5.
a. Having a pitch corresponding to a relatively large number of sound-
wave cycles per second: the high tones of a flute.
b. Raised in pitch; not soft or hushed: a high voice.
6. Situated relatively far from the equator: a high latitude.
7.
a. Of great importance: set a high priority on funding the housing program.
Of high priority

TO fund the program

To set a high priority

b. Eminent in rank or status: a high official.

c. Serious; grave: high crimes and misdemeanors.
No high defect
No high deficiency
No high misdemeanour

d. Constituting a climax; crucial: The chase scene is the high point of the film.
e. Characterized by lofty or stirring events or themes: high adventure; high drama.
8. Lofty or exalted in quality or character: a person of high morals.
High expectations
High morals
A high notion
High spirits

9.
a. Greater than usual or expected, as in quantity, magnitude, cost, or degree: "A high price has to be
paid for the happy marriage with the four healthy children" (Doris Lessing).
A high price has been paid

b. Favorable: He has a high opinion of himself.

A high opinion of oneself
A favourable
A high notion of something

10. Of great force or violence: high winds.

11.
a. Informal Excited or euphoric: high spirits.
b. Slang Intoxicated by alcohol or a drug, such as cocaine or marijuana.
12. Luxurious; extravagant: high living.
Such high living
A high lifestyle

13. Linguistics Of or relating to vowels produced with part of the tongue close to the palate, as in the v
owel of tree.
14. Of, relating to, or being the gear configuration or setting, as in an automotive transmission, that pr
oduces the greatest vehicular speed with respect to engine speed.
adv. higher, highest
1. At, in, or to a lofty position, level, or degree: saw a plane high in the sky; prices that had gone
too high.
High in the sky
Prices have gone too high

Not that high

2.

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2. In an extravagant or luxurious way: made a fortune and lived high.
To live high

n.
1. A lofty place or region.
2. A high level or degree: Summer temperatures reached an all-time high.
3. The high gear configuration of a transmission.
4. A center of high atmospheric pressure; an anticyclone.
5.
a. Informal An excited or euphoric condition: The team was on a high after winning in overtime.
b. Slang An intoxicated or euphoric condition induced by alcohol or a drug.
Idioms:
high and dry
1. In a position of helplessness; stranded: went off and left me high and dry.
2. Nautical Out of water. Used of a ship, for example.
high and low
Here and there; everywhere: searched high and low for the keys.
on high
1. High in the sky.
2. In heaven.
3. In a position of authority.

Try to find a residence

To conceal my tears
n.
1. The place in which one lives; a dwelling.
2. The act or a period of residing in a place.
3. A medical residency.
4. The official home or location of a corporation.
Idiom:
in residence
Committed to live and work in a specific place, often for a certain length of time: an artist in residence
at a college.
n
1. the place in which one resides; abode or home
2. a large imposing house; mansion
3. the fact of residing in a place or a period of residing
4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the official house of the governor of any of various countries
5. the state of being officially present
6. in residence
a. actually resident: the royal standard indicates that the Queen is in residence.
b. designating a creative artist resident for a set period at a university, college, etc, whose role is to sti
mulate an active interest in the subject: composer in residence.
7. the seat of some inherent quality, characteristic, etc

I awoke to new despondency

At hand
The moment is now at hand to which I have been looking to as the last of

So terrible a thing to have two lovers

To bestow one’s love on

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Caring you as he does

He certainly deserves to be named your friend

The separation is at hand

I grew frightened

It did not reach you through the distance

All at once he gave me his hand

He led you sidewards – intr-o part

To cry out

As I could not reach you, I hoped to warn you

I made every effort to reduce this to the demands of common life

It so often succeeds with bird-catchers

To appear calmer – a parea

The water hindered me

On all occasions

It cannot be brought about what I wisgh

I must part with he

I owe it my subsistence

He is strained in his fortune

He brings nothing but their heart

I have no choice

You decide for me

Cast me away to this or that side

I carry in my bosom a pledge that is to unite me with him

After a short silence

Strange that youth should be for extremes

Love for one, let the other pay for it

Do as you please, I can imagine nothing but I will obey

Miserable for life

1. Nearby; physically within one's reach.Your mother will need you close at hand to help as she make
s Thanksgiving dinner.I always keep a glass of water at hand when I sleep, because I hate waking up
thirsty.
2. Currently in need of addressing.I know you all want to chat, but we need to focus on the matter at h
and—planning next week's assembly.Stop dabbling in other projects and focus on the task at hand.

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3. Impending or imminent.After months of planning, I'm thrilled that the event is finally at hand!

To dabble
v. dab·bled, dab·bling, dab·bles
v.tr.
To splash or spatter with or as if with a liquid: "The moon hung over the harbor dabbling the waves wit
h gold" (Katherine Mansfield).
v.intr.
1. To splash liquid gently and playfully.
2. To undertake something superficially or without serious intent: "The restaurant business entails mor
e than ... dabbling in interior design" (Andy Birsh).
3. To feed by moving the bill back and forth just below the surface or on the bottom in shallow water.
Used of ducks.

To dabble at something
To do something without much effort or enthusiasm.I know you're just dabbling at cleaning your room
because every pile of clothes is still on the floor.We didn't get much done because we just dabbled at t
he project all afternoon.

Contention

To straiten

But

TO accustom
Who knows what circumstances may arise to help us

In contention
Among those eligible to win something; in competition.Don't count them out just because they've been
on a losing streak—they're still in contention for that final playoff spot.

To lighten
To lighten my plight

His merchant being away from home

v. light·ened, light·en·ing, light·ens
v.tr.
1. To make less heavy: I lightened my backpack by removing a large textbook.
2. To lessen the severity or oppressiveness of: lighten the workload. See Synonyms at relieve.
3. To make less worried or more cheerful: lighten the mood.
v.intr.
1. To become less in weight.
2. To become less oppressive, troublesome, or severe.
3. To become cheerful: The mood lightened when the party started.
Phrasal Verb:
lighten up Informal
To take matters less seriously: Everything will work out fine, so stop worrying and lighten up.

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Furtherance
I had not waited long before you disclosed what could not long be kept a secret

I commenced teaching

Distractefd with grief

Judged in the spirit of prophecy

Give me an account of the errand

Give me an account of the task

I think it best to

But he would not allow the son of whom he had so many

Beneath my roof

I had partaken of a melancholy summer

A number of men coming through the fields

noun promotion, backing, development, championship, carrying-

out, boosting, prosecution, pursuit, advancement, advocacy The thing that matters is the furthera
nce of research.

n.
The act of furthering, advancing, or helping forward: the furtherance of research.
n
1. the act of furthering; advancement
2. something that furthers or advances

To mound

To the quick
Their utterances hurt me to the quick

I can linger near

This history was detailed to me

I was detained in a neighbouring village

1. To the exposed flesh, especially that which is tender.I've bitten my fingernails to the quick, and still,
I can't stop myself!
2. To the deepest, most fragile part of oneself. Typically used to describe emotional wounds.I can't ev
en look at her right now—that hurtful remark cut me right to the quick.

TO detail
n.
1. An individual part or item; a particular: discussed the details of the proposal.

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2. Particulars considered individually and in relation to a whole: careful attention to detail.
3. A minor or an inconsequential item or aspect; a minutia: skipped the details to get to the main point.
4. A minute or thorough treatment or account: went into detail about his travels.
5.
a. A discrete part or portion of a work, such as a painting, building, or decorative object, especially wh
en considered in isolation.
b. A representation of such a part or portion: a detail of a Rembrandt portrait illustrating the technique
of chiaroscuro.
6.
a. A small elaborated element of a work of art, craft, or design.
b. Such elements considered together: the intricate detail of a rococo altarpiece.
c. The rendering of artistic detail: the fine detail of the painter's brushwork.
7.
a. A group of military personnel assigned to a particular duty, usually a fatigue duty.
b. The duty assigned: garbage detail.
tr.v. (dĭ-tāl′) de·tailed, de·tail·ing, de·tails
1. To report or relate explicitly or in particulars: detailed the charges against the defendant.
2. To provide with artistic or decorative detail: detailed the quilt with colorful appliqué.
3. To assign to a particular duty: "The musicians and other non-
combatants were detailed to carry the stretchers" (Peter Cozzens).
4. To clean (a car interior, for example) meticulously.
5. To market to (a physician) the drugs sold by one's company,
Idiom:
in detail
With attention to particulars; thoroughly or meticulously: explained her proposal in detail.

Altarpiece
n.
A piece of artwork, such as a painting or carving, that is placed above and behind an altar.

Nume

Appellation
n.
1. A name, title, or designation.
2. A protected name under which a wine may be sold, indicating that the grapes used are of a specific
kind from a specific district.
3. The act of naming.

Name
n.
1.
a. A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.
b. A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly: Don't call me names.
2. Representation or repute, as opposed to reality: a democracy in name, a police state in fact.
It is a democracy in name, an aristocracy in fact

3.
a. A reputation: has a bad name.
b. A distinguished reputation: made a name for himself as a drummer.
4. An illustrious or outstanding person: joined several famous names for a photograph. See Synonym
s at celebrity.
tr.v. named, nam·ing, names
1. To give a name to: named the child after both grandparents.

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2. To mention, specify, or cite by name: named the primary colors.
3. To call by an epithet: named them all cowards.
4. To nominate for or appoint to a duty, office, or honor. See Synonyms at appoint.
5. To specify or fix: We need to name the time for our meeting.
adj. Informal
Well-known by a name: a name performer.
Idioms:
in the name of
1. By the authority of: Open up in the name of the law!
2. For the reason of; using as a reason: grisly experiments performed in the name of science.
to (one's) name
Belonging to one: I don't have a hat to my name.

[Middle English, from Old English nama; see nō̆-men- in Indo-European roots.]

nam′a·ble, name′a·ble adj.

nam′er n.

Designation
n.
1. The act of designating; a marking or pointing out.
2. Nomination or appointment.
3. A distinguishing name or title.

Title

Appointment
n
1. an arrangement to meet a person or be at a place at a certain time
2. the act of placing in a job or position
3. the person who receives such a job or position
4. the job or position to which such a person is appointed
5. (usually plural) a fixture or fitting
6. (Law) property law nomination to an interest in property under a deed or will
n.
1. a fixed mutual agreement for a meeting; engagement: We made an appointment for 9 A.M.
2. a meeting set for a specific time or place.
3. the act of appointing, as to an office or position.
4. an office or position to which a person is appointed.
5. Usu., appointments. equipment; furnishings.

N 1 appointment - the act of putting a person into a non-

ou .
n

elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"

designation, naming, assignment

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 decision, determination, conclusion - the act of making up your mind about something; "the
burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
nomination - the act of officially naming a candidate; "the Republican nomination for Governor"
co-optation, co-
option - the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent)
delegacy - the appointment of a delegate
ordinance, ordination - the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders; "th
e rabbi's family was present for his ordination"
recognition - designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative bod
y; "he was unable to make his motion because he couldn't get recognition by the chairman"
2
.

appointment - a meeting arranged in advance; "she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a
date"
engagement, date
get
together, meeting - a small informal social gathering; "there was an informal meeting in my livi
ng room"
blind date - a date with a stranger; "she never goes on blind dates"
double date - a date in which two couples participate
tryst, rendezvous - a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex
date, escort - a participant in a date; "his date never stopped talking"
3
.

appointment - (usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)
fitting
furnishing - (usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable a
ccessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable
plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
4 appointment - a person who is appointed to a job or position
. appointee

individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too muc
h for one person to do"
5
.

appointment - the job to which you are (or hope to be) appointed; "he applied for an appointme
nt in the treasury"

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 job, line of
work, occupation, business, line - the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money;
"he's not in my line of business"
6 appointment - (law) the act of disposing of property by virtue of the power of appointment; "she
. allocated part of the trust to her church by appointment"
disposition, disposal - the act or means of getting rid of something
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes resp
ect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

noun
1. selection, naming, election, choosing, choice, commissioning, delegation, nomination, insta
llation, assignment, allotment, designation his appointment as foreign minister in 1985
2. job, office, position, post, situation, place, station, employment, assignment, berth (informal)
He is to take up an appointment as a researcher with the Society.
3. meeting, interview, date, session, arrangement, consultation, engagement, fixture, rendezvo
us, tryst (archaic), assignation She has an appointment with her accountant.
4. appointee, candidate, representative, delegate, nominee, office-
holder He is the new appointment at RSA.

1. The act of appointing to an office or position:

designation, nomination.
2. A post of employment:
berth, billet, job, office, place, position, situation, slot, spot.
Slang: gig.
3. A commitment to appear at a certain time and place:
assignation, date, engagement, rendezvous, tryst.
4. A piece of equipment for comfort or convenience.Used in plural:
furnishing, movable.
Chiefly British: fitting (used in plural).

ointment
[əˈpɔɪntmənt]

A. N

1. (= arrangement to meet)

1.1. (with client, bank manager etc) → cita f

to meet sb by appointment → reunirse con algn mediante cita previa
I have an appointment at ten → tengo cita a las diez
do you have an appointment? (to caller) → ¿tiene usted cita?
to keep an appointment → acudir a una cita
to make an appointment (with sb) → concertar una cita (con algn)
to make an appointment for three o'clock → pedir (una) cita para las tres

1.2. (with dentist, doctor, hairdresser etc) → hora f

I have an appointment at ten → tengo hora a las diez
do you have an appointment? → ¿tiene usted hora?
to make an appointment (with sb) → pedir hora (con algn)
to make an appointment for three o'clock → pedir hora para las tres

2. (to a job) → nombramiento m (to para) (= job) → puesto m, empleo m

there are still several appointments to be made → todavía hay varios nombramientos por hacer
"by appointment to HRH" → proveedores oficiales de S.A.R.
"appointments (vacant)" (Press) → oferta de empleo

3. appointments (frm) (= furniture etc) → mobiliario msing

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B. CPD appointments board, appointments service N (Univ etc) → oficina f de colocación
appointments bureau N → agencia f de colocaciones

appoint
(əˈpoint) verb

1. to give (a person) a job or position. They appointed him manager; They have appointed a new
manager.nombrar

2. to fix or agree on (a time for something). to appoint a time for a meeting.fijar, convenir

apˈpointed adjective

He arrived before the appointed time.convenido, fijado

apˈpointment noun

1. (an) arrangement to meet someone; I made an appointment to see him. cita, compromiso, hora

2. the job or position to which a person is appointed. His appointment was for one year
only.puesto, empleo

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.

• I'd like to make an appointment → Quisiera que me diera hora

• Can I have an appointment with the doctor? → ¿Puede darme una cita con el médico?
• I have an appointment with ... → Tengo una cita con ...
• Do you have an appointment? → ¿Tiene cita?

Appointee
n.
1. One who is appointed, as to an office or position.
2. Law One to whom a power of appointment of property is granted.
Nou 1 appointee - an official who is appointed
n .
functionary, official - a worker who holds or is invested with an office

2 appointee - a person who is appointed to a job or position

.
appointment

individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too muc
h for one person to do"

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

appointee
noun

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A person who is appointed to an office or position:

designee, nominee.

A satisfice

To satisfy
To satisfy a need
v. sat·is·fied, sat·is·fy·ing, sat·is·fies
v.tr.
1. To fulfill the need, desire, or expectation of: Were you satisfied with the hotel's service?
2. To fulfill (a need or desire): The cold drink satisfied my thirst.
3.
a. To free from doubt or question; convince: His explanation satisfied the authorities.
b. To provide sufficient explanation to dispel or answer (a doubt or question).
4. To meet or be sufficient for (a requirement); conform to the requirements of (a standard, for exampl
e): Only two people satisfied the researcher's profile for the study.
5.
a. To discharge (a debt or obligation, for example) in full.
b. To discharge an obligation to (a creditor).
c. To make reparation for; redress.
6. Mathematics To make the left and right sides of (an equation) equal after substituting equivalent qu
antities for the unknown variables.
v.intr.
1. To be sufficient or adequate.
2. To give satisfaction.

vb (mainly tr) , -fies, -fying or -fied

1. (also intr) to fulfil the desires or needs of (a person)
2. to provide amply for (a need or desire)
3. to relieve of doubt; convince
4. to dispel (a doubt)
5. to make reparation to or for
6. to discharge or pay off (a debt) to (a creditor)
7. to fulfil the requirements of; comply with: you must satisfy the terms of your lease.
8. (Mathematics) maths logic to fulfil the conditions of (a theorem, assumption, etc); to yield a truth by
substitution of the given value: x = 3 satisfies x2 – 4x + 3 = 0.

ˈsatisˌfiable adj
ˈsatisˌfier n
ˈsatisˌfying adj
ˈsatisˌfyingly adv

v. -fied, -fy•ing. v.t.

1. to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of; make content.
2. to put an end to (a desire, want, need, etc.) by sufficient or ample provision: to satisfy one's hunger.
3. to give assurance to; convince: to satisfy oneself by investigation.
4. to answer sufficiently, as an objection.
5. to solve or dispel, as a doubt.
6. to discharge fully (a debt, obligation, etc.).
7. to make reparation to or for.
8. to pay (a creditor).
9. Math.
a. to fulfill the requirements or conditions of: to satisfy a theorem.

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b. (of a value of an unknown) to change (an equation) into an identity when substituted for the unkno
wn: x = 2 satisfies 3x = 6.
v.i.
10. to give satisfaction.

V 1 satisfy - meet the requirements or expectations of

e . live up to, fulfill, fulfil
r conform
b to, fit, meet - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the de
gree?"
suffice, answer, do, serve - be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; "A few word
s would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to
get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve"
cover - provide for; "The grant doesn't cover my salary"
fall short of - fail to satisfy, as of expectations, for example
2 satisfy - make happy or satisfied
. gratify
delight, please - give pleasure to or be pleasing to; "These colors please the senses"; "a pleasin
g sensation"
please - give satisfaction; "The waiters around her aim to please"
content - make content; "I am contented"
dissatisfy - fail to satisfy
3 satisfy - fill or meet a want or need
. fulfil, fulfill, meet, fill
cater, ply, provide, supply - give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustena
nce; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"
answer - be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of; "This may answe
r her needs"
appease, quell, stay - overcome or allay; "quell my hunger"
feed on, feed upon - be sustained by; "He fed on the great ideas of her mentor"
quench, slake, allay, assuage - satisfy (thirst); "The cold water quenched his thirst"

verb
1. content, please, indulge, fill, feed, appease, gratify, pander
to, assuage, pacify, quench, mollify, surfeit, satiate, slake, sate The pace of change has not been
quick enough to satisfy everyone.
content frustrate, annoy, exasperate, displease, dissatisfy, give cause for complaint
2. convince, persuade, assure, reassure, dispel (someone's) doubts, put (someone's) mind at r
est He has to satisfy us that real progress will be made.
convince dissuade, fail to persuade
3. comply with, meet, fulfil, answer, serve, fill, observe, obey, conform to, measure up
to, match up to The procedures should satisfy certain basic requirements.
comply with fail to meet

1. To be satisfactory to:
please, suit.
2. To grant or have what is demanded by (a need or desire):
appease, content, fulfill, gratify, indulge.
3. To cause (another) to believe or feel sure about something:
assure, convince, persuade, win over.
4. To set right by giving what is due:
clear, discharge, liquidate, pay (off or up), settle, square.
5. To supply fully or completely:
answer, fill, fulfill, meet.

1. (= make content) → satisfacer, dejar satisfecho

it completely satisfies me → me satisface del todo, me ha dejado totalmente satisfecho
he's never satisfied → no está nunca contento or satisfecho
we are very satisfied with it → estamos muy satisfechos con ello, nos satisface en grado sumo

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you'll have to be satisfied with that → tendrás que contentarte con eso
to satisfy o.s. with sth → contentarse con algo
2. (= convince) → convencer
to satisfy sb that → convencer a algn de que ...
I am not satisfied that → no estoy convencido de que ...
to satisfy o.s. that → convencerse de que ...
3. (= fulfil) → satisfacer, cumplir
to satisfy the examiners → recibir la aprobación del tribunal examinador
to satisfy the requirements → cumplir los requisitos
4. (= pay off) [+ debt] → pagar, liquidar

1. to give (a person) enough of what is wanted or needed to take away hunger, curiosity etc. The
apple didn't satisfy my hunger; I told him enough to satisfy his curiosity.satisfacer
2. to please. She is very difficult to satisfy.satisfacer
ˌsatisˈfaction (-ˈfӕkʃən) noun
1. the act of satisfying or state of being satisfied. the satisfaction of desires.satisfacción
2. pleasure or contentment. Your success gives me great satisfaction.satisfacción
ˌsatisˈfactory (-ˈfӕktəri) adjective
(negative unsatisfactory) giving satisfaction; good enough to satisfy. Your work is not
satisfactory; The condition of the sick man is satisfactory.satisfactorio
ˌsatisˈfactorily (-ˈfӕktə-) adverb
satisfactoriamente
ˈsatisfied adjective
(sometimes with with) pleased. I'm satisfied with his progress; a satisfied customer.satisfecho
ˈsatisfying adjective
pleasing. The story had a satisfying ending.satisfactorio

To crave
v. craved, crav·ing, craves
v.tr.
1. To have an intense desire for. See Synonyms at desire.
2. To beg earnestly for: Your Honor, I crave the court's indulgence in this matter.
v.intr.
To have an intense desire for something
vb
1. (when: intr, foll by for or after) to desire intensely; long (for)
2. (tr) to need greatly or urgently
3. (tr) to beg or plead for
[Old English crafian; related to Old Norse krefja to demand, krǣfr strong; see craft]
ˈcraver n

crav′er n.
crav′ing·ly adv.
v. craved, crav•ing. v.t.
1. to long for; desire eagerly.
2. to require; need: a problem craving your prompt attention.
3. to ask earnestly for.
v.i.
4. to beg or plead (usu. fol. by for).

Ver 1 crave - have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

b . lust, hunger, thirst, starve
desire, want - feel or have a desire for; want strongly; "I want to go home now"; "I want my o
wn room"

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 2 crave - plead or ask for earnestly
. beg, implore, pray - call upon in supplication; entreat; "I beg you to stop!"

1. long for, yearn for, hanker after, be dying

for, want, need, require, desire, fancy (informal), hope for, cry out for (informal), thirst for, pine
for, lust after, pant for, sigh for, set your heart on, hunger
after, eat your heart out over, would give your eyeteeth for There may be certain times of day wh
en smokers crave a cigarette.
2. (Informal) beg, ask for, seek, petition, pray for, plead
for, solicit, implore, beseech, entreat, supplicate If I may crave your lordship's indulgence, I would
like to consult my client.

Appetite
n.
1. An instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink.
2. A strong wish or urge: an appetite for learning.
3. A collective demand: America's appetite for fossil fuels.

n.
1. a desire for food or drink.
2. a desire to satisfy any bodily need or craving.
3. a desire or inclination for something; taste: an appetite for power.

noun
1. hunger, taste, palate, voracity, the munchies (slang), hungriness, ravenousness a slight fever,
headache and loss of appetite
2. desire, liking, longing, demand, taste, passion, stomach, hunger, willingness, relish, craving
, yearning, inclination, zeal, zest, propensity, hankering, proclivity, appetence, appetency our gr
owing appetite for scandal
desire disgust, dislike, loathing, distaste, aversion, revulsion, repulsion, abhorrence, disinclina
tion, repugnance
Quotations
"The appetite grows by eating" [François Rabelais Gargantua]
1. A desire for food or drink:
hunger, stomach, taste, thirst.
2. A strong wanting of what promises enjoyment or pleasure:
appetence, appetency, craving, desire, hunger, itch, longing, lust, thirst, wish, yearning, yen.
3. A liking for something:
fondness, partiality, preference, relish, taste, weakness.

1. (for food) → apetito m

to eat with an appetite → comer con buen apetito or con ganas
to have a good appetite → tener buen apetito
to have no appetite → no tener apetito
see also suppressant
2. (fig) → deseo m, anhelo m (for de) they had no appetite for further fighting → ya
no les apetecía seguir luchando, no tenían más ganas de luchar
it spoiled their appetite for going abroad → eso les quitó las ganas de ir al extranjero

a desire for food. Exercise gives you a good appetite.apetito

ˈappetizer, ˈappetiser noun
(especially American) something eaten or drunk before or at the beginning of a meal in order to
increase the appetite. They ate smoked salmon as an appetizer.aperitivo, tapa

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ˈappetizing, ˈappetising adjective
which increases the appetite. an appetizing smell.apetitoso

To hanker
intr.v. han·kered, han·ker·ing, han·kers
To have a strong, often restless desire.
vb
(foll by: for, after, or an infinitive) to have a yearning (for something or to do something)
[C17: probably from Dutch dialect hankeren]
ˈhankerer n
ˈhankering n
v.i.
to have a restless or incessant longing (often fol. by after, for, or an infinitive).

To yearn
intr.v. yearned, yearn·ing, yearns
1. To have a strong, often sad longing: yearn for a better life; yearn to see an old friend.
2. To feel deep pity, sympathy, or tenderness: yearned over the child's fate.

To long
adj. long·er, long·est
1.
a. Extending or traveling a relatively great distance.
b. Having relatively great height; tall.
c. Having the greater length of two or the greatest length of several: the long edge of the door.
2. Of relatively great duration: a long time.
3. Of a specified linear extent or duration: a mile long; an hour long.
4. Made up of many members or items: a long shopping list.
5.
a. Extending beyond an average or standard: a long game.
b. Extending or landing beyond a given boundary, limit, or goal: Her first serve was long.
6. Tediously protracted; lengthy: a long speech.
7. Concerned with distant issues; far-reaching: took a long view of the geopolitical issues.
8. Involving substantial chance; risky: long odds.
9. Having an abundance or excess of: "politicians whose résumés are long on competence" (Margaret
Garrard Warner).
10. Having a holding of a commodity or security in expectation of a rise in price: long on soybeans.
11.
a. Linguistics Having a comparatively great duration. Used of a vowel or consonant.
b. Grammar Relating to or being the English speech sounds (ā, ē, ī, ō, o͞o) that are tense vowels or di
phthongs.
12. Being of relatively great duration. Used of a syllable in quantitative prosody.
adv. longer, longest
1. During or for an extended period of time: The promotion was long due.
2. At or to a considerable distance; far: She walked long past the end of the trail.
3. Beyond a given boundary, limit, or goal: hit the return long.
4. For or throughout a specified period: They talked all night long.
5. At a point of time distant from that referred to: That event took place long before we were born.
6. Into or in a long position, as of a commodity market.
n.
1. A long time: This won't take long.
2. Linguistics A long syllable, vowel, or consonant.
3. One who acquires holdings in a security or commodity in expectation of a rise in price.

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4.
a. A garment size for a tall person.
b. longs Trousers extending to the feet or ankles.
Idioms:
any longer
For more time: can't wait any longer.
before long
Soon.
long ago
1. At a time or during a period well before the present: I read that book long ago.
2. A time well before the present: heroes of long ago.
long in the tooth
Growing old.
no longer
Not now as formerly: He no longer smokes.
not long for
Unlikely to remain for much more time in: not long for this world.
the long and the short of it
The substance or gist: You can look on the front page of the paper for the long and the short of it.

adj
1. having relatively great extent in space on a horizontal plane
2. having relatively great duration in time
3.
a. (postpositive) of a specified number of units in extent or duration: three hours long.
b. (in combination): a two-foot-long line.
4. having or consisting of a relatively large number of items or parts: a long list.
5. having greater than the average or expected range: a long memory.
6. being the longer or longest of alternatives: the long way to the bank.
7. having more than the average or usual quantity, extent, or duration: a long match.
8. seeming to occupy a greater time than is really so: she spent a long afternoon waiting in the depart
ure lounge.
9. intense or thorough (esp in the phrase a long look)
10. (Brewing) (of drinks) containing a large quantity of nonalcoholic beverage
11. (of a garment) reaching to the wearer's ankles
12. informal (foll by on) plentifully supplied or endowed (with): long on good ideas.
13. (Phonetics & Phonology) phonetics (of a speech sound, esp a vowel)
a. of relatively considerable duration
b. classified as long, as distinguished from the quality of other vowels
c. (in popular usage) denoting the qualities of the five English vowels in such words as mate, mete, mi
te, moat, moot, and mute
14. from end to end; lengthwise
15. unlikely to win, happen, succeed, etc: a long chance.
16. (Poetry) prosody
a. denoting a vowel of relatively great duration or (esp in classical verse) followed by more than one c
onsonant
b. denoting a syllable containing such a vowel
c. (in verse that is not quantitative) carrying the emphasis or ictus
17. (Banking & Finance) finance having or characterized by large holdings of securities or commoditie
s in anticipation of rising prices: a long position.
18. (Cricket) cricket (of a fielding position) near the boundary: long leg.
19. informal (of people) tall and slender
20. in the long run See run82
21. long in the tooth informal old or ageing
adv
22. for a certain time or period: how long will it last?.
23. for or during an extensive period of time: long into the next year.
24. at a distant time; quite a bit of time: long before I met you; long ago.

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25. (Banking & Finance) finance into a position with more security or commodity holdings than are req
uired by sale contracts and therefore dependent on rising prices for profit: to go long.
26. as long as so long as
a. for or during just the length of time that
b. inasmuch as; since
c. provided that; if
27. no longer not any more; formerly but not now
n
28. a long time (esp in the phrase for long)
29. a relatively long thing, such as a signal in Morse code
30. (Clothing & Fashion) a clothing size for tall people, esp in trousers
31. (Phonetics & Phonology) phonetics a long vowel or syllable
32. (Banking & Finance) finance a person with large holdings of a security or commodity in expectatio
n of a rise in its price; bull
33. (Music, other) music a note common in medieval music but now obsolete, having the time value of
two breves
34. before long soon
35. the long and the short of it the essential points or facts

Long into the future

Long into the year

Long into one’s career

All summer long

adj. long•er (ˈlɔŋ gər, ˈlɒŋ-)
long•est (ˈlɔŋ gɪst, ˈlɒŋ-)

n., adv. adj.

1. having considerable or greater than usual linear extent in space.
2. having considerable or greater than usual duration in time.
3. extending, lasting, or totaling a number of specified units: eight miles long; eight hours long.
4. containing many items or units: a long list.
5. requiring a considerable time to relate, read, etc.: a long story.
6. extending beyond normal, moderate, or desired limits: to work long hours; The sleeves are long on
me.
7. experienced as passing slowly, as because of tedium.
8. reaching well into the past: a long memory.
9. the longer of two or the longest of several: the long way home.
10. taking a long time; slow: to be long in getting here.
11. forward-looking or considering all aspects; broad: to take a long view.
12. intense, thorough, or critical; seriously appraising: a long look at one's mistakes.
13. having an ample supply or endowment (often fol. by on): long on brains.
14. extending relatively far: a long reach.
15. being higher or taller than usual.
16. being against great odds; unlikely: a long chance.
17. (esp. of an alcoholic drink) mixed or diluted with a large amount of soda or the like.
18.
a. (of a speech sound) lasting a relatively long time.
b. having the sound of the English vowels in mate, meet, mite, mote, moot, and mute, historically des
cended from vowels that were long in duration. Compare short (def. 13).
19.
a. (of a syllable in quantitative verse) lasting a longer time than a short syllable.
b. stressed.
20. having a considerable time to run, as a promissory note.

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21. holding or accumulating securities or commodities in the expectation that prices will rise: a long po
sition in hog futures.
22. marked by a large difference in the numbers of a given betting ratio or in the amounts wagered: lo
ng odds.
n.
23. a comparatively long time: They haven't been gone for long.
24. a long sound or syllable.
25.
a. a size of garments for men who are taller than average.
b. a garment in this size.
adv.
26. for or through a great extent of space or, esp., time: a reform long advocated.
27. for or throughout a specified extent, esp. of time: How long did he stay?
28. (used elliptically in referring to the length of an absence, delay, etc.): Will she be long?
I won’t be long
It won’t take long

29. throughout a specified period of time: all summer long.

30. at a point of time far distant from the time indicated: long before.
Idioms:
1. as long as,
a. provided that.
b. seeing that; since: As long as you're going, I'll go too.

As long as you are going

As long as it is still within my remit
As long as it does not require me to
As long as you are there
As long as you are coming
c. Also, so long as. during the time that; while.
2. before long, soon.

v.i.
to have an earnest or strong desire or craving; yearn: to long for spring.

1. used to talk about length

You use long when you are talking about the length of something.
The pool is ninety feet long by twenty feet wide.
How long is that side of the triangle?
2. talking about distance
You use a long way to talk about the distance from one place to another. You say, for example, 'It's a
long way from here to Birmingham'.
I'm a long way from London.
Be Careful!
Don't say 'It's long from here to Birmingham' or 'I'm long from London'.
In negative sentences, you use far. You say, for example, 'It's not far from here to Birmingham'.
We rented a villa not far from the beach.
You also use far in questions. You say, for example, 'How far is it from here to Birmingham?'
How far is Tokyo from here?
Be Careful!
Don't use 'long' in negative sentences and questions like these.

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When you are talking about the extent of a journey, you use as far as, not 'as long as'. You say, for e
xample, 'We walked as far as the church'.
We went with Harold as far as Bologna.
3. used to talk about time
In a negative sentence or a question, you can use long as an adverb to mean 'a long time'.
Wilkins hasn't been with us long.
Are you staying long?
I have not been with you long
I am not staying long

You can also use long to mean 'a long time' after too or in front of enough.
He's been here too long.
You've been here long enough to know what we're like.
However, don't use 'long' with this meaning in any other kind of positive sentence. Instead use a long
time.
We may be here a long time.
It may seem a long time to wait.
It is a long wait
A long time ago

The comparative and superlative forms longer and longest can be used with this meaning in any kin
d of positive sentence.
Reform in Europe always takes longer than expected.
The study found that people who walk a lot live longest.
4. 'no longer'
When something that happened in the past does not happen now, you can say that it no longer happ
ens or that it does not happen any longer.
The factory no longer builds cars.
I noticed that he wasn't sitting by the door any longer.

V 1 long - desire strongly or persistently

e . hanker, yearn
r pine, yen, yearn, ache, languish - have a desire for something or someone who is not present;
b "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover"
desire, want - feel or have a desire for; want strongly; "I want to go home now"; "I want my own r
oom"
A 1 long - primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average dur
d . ation or passage of time or a duration as specified; "a long life"; "a long boring speech"; "a long ti
j. me"; "a long friendship"; "a long game"; "long ago"; "an hour long"
short - primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration; "a short
life"; "a short flight"; "a short holiday"; "a short story"; "only a few short months"
2 long - primarily spatial sense; of relatively great or greater than average spatial extension or exte
. nsion as specified; "a long road"; "a long distance"; "contained many long words"; "ten miles long
"
short - (primarily spatial sense) having little length or lacking in length; "short skirts"; "short hair";
"the board was a foot short"; "a short toss"
3 long - of relatively great height; "a race of long gaunt men"- Sherwood Anderson; "looked out the
. long French windows"
tall - great in vertical dimension; high in stature; "tall people"; "tall buildings"; "tall trees"; "tall ship
s"
4 long - good at remembering; "a retentive mind"; "tenacious memory"
. recollective, retentive, tenacious

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 mindful, aware - bearing in mind; attentive to; "ever mindful of her health"; "mindful of his respon
sibilities"; "mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action"
5 long - holding securities or commodities in expectation of a rise in prices; "is long on coffee"; "a l
. ong position in gold"
finance - the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
short - not holding securities or commodities that one sells in expectation of a fall in prices; "a sh
ort sale"; "short in cotton"
6 long - (of speech sounds or syllables) of relatively long duration; "the English vowel sounds in `b
. ate', `beat', `bite', `boat', `boot' are long"
phonetics - the branch of acoustics concerned with speech processes including its production a
nd perception and acoustic analysis
short - of speech sounds or syllables of relatively short duration; "the English vowel sounds in `p
at', `pet', `pit', `pot', putt' are short"
7 long - involving substantial risk; "long odds"
. unsound - not sound financially; "unsound banking practices"
8 long - planning prudently for the future; "large goals that required farsighted policies"; "took a lon
. g view of the geopolitical issues"
foresighted, foresightful, prospicient, longsighted, farseeing, farsighted
provident - providing carefully for the future; "wild squirrels are provident"; "a provident father pla
ns for his children's education"
9 long - having or being more than normal or necessary:"long on brains"; "in long supply"
. abundant - present in great quantity; "an abundant supply of water"
A 1
long - for an extended time or at a distant time; "a promotion long overdue"; "something long hop
d .
ed for"; "his name has long been forgotten"; "talked all night long"; "how long will you be gone?";
v
"arrived long before he was expected"; "it is long after your bedtime"
.
2
long - for an extended distance
.

adjective

1. elongated, extended, stretched, expanded, extensive, lengthy, far-reaching, spread

out Her legs were long and thin.
elongated little, small, short, contracted, compressed

2. prolonged, slow, dragging, sustained, lengthy, lingering, protracted, interminable, spun

out, long-drawn-out This is a long film, three hours and seven minutes.
prolonged short, quick, brief, short-lived, momentary, abbreviated, abridged

long
2

verb desire, want, wish, burn, dream

of, pine, hunger, ache, lust, crave, yearn, covet, itch, hanker, set your heart
on, eat your heart out over He longed for the good old days.

A long time:

eon, eternity, year (used in plural).

Informal: age (used in plural), blue moon.

Idioms: forever and a day, forever and ever, month of Sundays.

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adjective

1. Having great physical length:

elongate, elongated, extended, lengthy, prolonged.

2. Having a rather great upward projection:

high, tall.

3. Having many syllables:

polysyllabic, sesquipedal, sesquipedalian.

4. Extending tediously beyond a standard duration:

dragging, drawn-out, lengthy, long-drawn-out, overlong, prolonged, protracted.

long 2
verb

To have a strong longing for:

ache, covet, desire, hanker, pant, pine, want, wish, yearn.

Informal: hone.

1. measuring a great distance from one end to the other. a long journey; a long road; long legs.largo
2. having a great period of time from the first moment to the last. The book took a long time to read; a
long conversation; a long delay.largo
3. measuring a certain amount in distance or time. The wire is two centimetres long; The television
programme was just over an hour long.de largo, de duración
4. away, doing or using something etc for a great period of time. Will you be long?tarde
5. reaching to a great distance in space or time. She has a long memorybueno
adverb
1. a great period of time. This happened long before you were born.mucho tiempo
2. for a great period of time. Have you been waiting long?mucho tiempo
ˈlongways adverb
in the direction of the length. The planks had to go into the lorry longways.a lo
largo, longitudinalmente
ˌlong-ˈdistance adjective
long-distance races; a long-distance lorry-driver; a long-distance telephone call. de larga distancia
ˌlong-drawn-ˈout adjective
taking a needlessly long time. long-drawn-out discussions.interminable
ˈlonghand noun
ordinary writing as opposed to shorthand. escritura a mano
long house
in tribal societies, a long rectangular dwelling shared by several families, especially in south-east Asia
and amongst North American Indians. casa comunitaria
long jump
a sports contest in which people jump as far as possible. salto de longitud
long-playing record (usually abbreviated to LP)
a record which plays for a long time. elepé
ˌlong-ˈrange adjective
1. able to reach a great distance. long-range rockets.de largo alcance
2. taking into consideration a long period of time. a long-range weather forecast.a largo plazo
ˌlong-ˈsighted adjective
having difficulty in seeing close objects clearly. hipermétrope
ˌlong-ˈsightedness noun
hipermetropía

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ˌlong-ˈsuffering adjective
patiently enduring a great deal of trouble. resignado
ˌlong-ˈwinded adjective
(of a speaker or his speech) tiresomely long. interminable
as long as / so long as
1. provided only that. As/So long as you're happy, it doesn't matter what you do.si, con tal que
2. while; during the time that. As long as he's here I'll have more work to do.mientras
before (very) long
soon. Come in and wait – he'll be here before long!en breve, dentro de poco
in the long run
in the end. We thought we would save money, but in the long run our spending was about the same
as usual.a la larga
the long and the short of it
the whole story in a few words. en resumidas cuentas
no longer
not now as in the past. This cinema is no longer used.ya no
so long!
goodbye!. ¡hasta la vista!

(often with for) to wish very much. He longed to go home; I am longing for a drink.anhelar, ansiar
ˈlonging noun
a great desire or wish for something. She looked at the cakes with longing.anhelo, deseo, añoranza
ˈlongingly adverb
She looked longingly at the chocolate. con anhelo, con deseo

• It's quite a long way (US)

It's quite far (UK) → Está bastante lejos
• How long will it take to get there? → ¿Cuánto se tarda en llegar?
• How long will it take to get to ...? → ¿Cuánto se tarda en llegar a ...?
• How long will it take? → ¿Cuánto tiempo durará?
• We've been waiting for a very long time → Llevamos mucho tiempo esperando
• Will it be a long time? (US)
Will it be long? (UK) → ¿Tardará mucho?

Daylong
adj.
Lasting through the whole day.
adv.
Through the day; all day.
adj.
lasting all day.
A 1 daylong - lasting through an entire day
d . long - primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average dur
j. ation or passage of time or a duration as specified; "a long life"; "a long boring speech"; "a long ti
me"; "a long friendship"; "a long game"; "long ago"; "an hour long"
A 1 daylong - during the entire day; "light pours daylong into the parlor"
d . all day long
v
.

Itch
n.

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1. An irritating skin sensation causing a desire to scratch.
2. Any of various skin disorders, such as scabies, marked by intense irritation and itching.
3. A restless desire or craving for something: an itch to travel.
v. itched, itch·ing, itch·es
v.intr.
1.
a. To feel, have, or produce an itch.
b. To have a desire to scratch.
2. To have a persistent, restless craving.
v.tr.
1. To cause to itch.
2. To scratch (an itch).

Urge
v. urged, urg·ing, urg·es
v.tr.
1. To force or drive forward or onward; impel.
2. To entreat earnestly and often repeatedly; exhort.
3. To advocate earnestly the doing, consideration, or approval of; press for: urge passage of the bill; a
speech urging moderation.
4. To stimulate; excite: "It urged him to an intensity like madness" (D.H. Lawrence).
5. To move or impel to action, effort, or speed; spur.
v.intr.
1. To exert an impelling force; push vigorously.
2. To present a forceful argument, claim, or case.
n.
1. The act of urging.
2.
a. An impulse that prompts action or effort: suppressed an urge to laugh.
b. An involuntary tendency to perform a given activity; an instinct: "There is a human urge to clarify, ra
tionalize, justify" (Leonard Bernstein).

Desire
tr.v. de·sired, de·sir·ing, de·sires
1. To wish or long for; want: a reporter who desires an interview; a teen who desires to travel.
2. To want to have sex with (another person).
3. To express a wish for; request.
n.
1.
a. The feeling of wanting to have something or wishing that something will happen.
b. An instance of this feeling: She had a lifelong desire to visit China.
2. Sexual appetite; passion.
3. An object of such feeling or passion: A quiet evening with you is my only desire.
4. Archaic A request or petition.
de·sir′er n.
Synonyms: desire, covet, crave, want, wish
These verbs mean to have a strong longing for: desire peace; coveted the new car; craving fame and
fortune; wanted a drink of water; wished that she had gone to the beach.
n. v.t.
1. to wish or long for; crave; want.
2. to ask for; solicit; request: The mayor desires your presence at the meeting.
n.
3. a longing or craving, as for something that brings satisfaction; hunger.
4. an expressed wish; request.
5. something desired.
6. sexual appetite or a sexual urge.

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Desire can be a noun or a verb.
1. used as a noun
A desire is a feeling that you want something or want to do something. You usually talk about a desir
e for something or a desire to do something.
...a tremendous desire for liberty.
Stephanie felt a strong desire for coffee.
He had not the slightest desire to go on holiday.
2. used as a verb
If you desire something, you want it. This is a formal or literary use.
She had remarried and desired a child with her new husband.
Everything you desire can be found in India.
N 1 desire - the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
ou .
n

feeling - the experiencing of affective and emotional states; "she had a feeling of euphoria"; "he
had terrible feelings of guilt"; "I disliked him and the feeling was mutual"
ambition, aspiration, dream - a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business"
bloodlust - a desire for bloodshed
temptation - the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid; "he felt the te
mptation and his will power weakened"
craving - an intense desire for some particular thing
wish, wishing, want - a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing a
nd desire"
longing, yearning, hungriness - prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
concupiscence, physical attraction, sexual desire, eros - a desire for sexual intimacy
itch, urge - a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?"
caprice, whim, impulse - a sudden desire; "he bought it on an impulse"
2 desire - an inclination to want things; "a man of many desires"
. tendency, inclination - a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain con
dition or character or effect; "the alkaline inclination of the local waters"; "fabric with a tendency t
o shrink"
hunger, thirst, thirstiness, hungriness - strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thir
st for knowledge"; "hunger for affection"
greed - excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one
needs or deserves
3 desire - something that is desired
. arousal - a state of heightened physiological activity
passion, rage - something that is desired intensely; "his rage for fame destroyed him"
materialism, philistinism - a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in et
hical or spiritual matters
Ve 1 desire - feel or have a desire for; want strongly; "I want to go home now"; "I want my own room"
rb . want
crave, lust, hunger, thirst, starve - have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
take to, fancy, go
for - have a fancy or particular liking or desire for; "She fancied a necklace that she had seen in
the jeweler's window"
miss - feel or suffer from the lack of; "He misses his mother"
hope - be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes; "I am still hoping that all will turn out well"
wish - hope for; have a wish; "I wish I could go home now"
wish well, wish - feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
like, wish, care - prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you lik
e to come along to the movies?"

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 itch, spoil - have a strong desire or urge to do something; "She is itching to start the project"; "
He is spoiling for a fight"
like - want to have; "I'd like a beer now!"
ambition - have as one's ambition
feel
like - have an inclination for something or some activity; "I feel like staying in bed all day"; "I feel
like a cold beer now"
begrudge, envy - be envious of; set one's heart on
lech after, lust after - have a strong sexual desire for; "he is lusting after his secretary"
hanker, long, yearn - desire strongly or persistently
seek - try to get or reach; "seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness"
2
.

desire - expect and wish; "I trust you will behave better from now on"; "I hope she understands t
hat she cannot expect a raise"
hope, trust
wish - hope for; have a wish; "I wish I could go home now"
3 desire - express a desire for
. call
for, request, bespeak, quest - express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra
bed in her room"; "She called for room service"

noun
1. wish, want, longing, need, hope, urge, yen (informal), hunger, appetite, aspiration, ache, cravi
ng, yearning, inclination, thirst, hankering I had a strong desire to help and care for people
2. lust, passion, libido, appetite, lechery, carnality, lasciviousness, lasciviousness, concupisce
nce, randiness (informal, chiefly Brit.), lustfulness Teenage sex may not always come out of genuin
e desire.
verb
1. want, long for, crave, fancy, hope for, ache for, covet, aspire to, wish for, yearn for, thirst
for, hanker after, set your heart on, desiderate He was bored and desired change in his life.
2. (Formal) request, ask, petition, solicit, entreat, importune His Majesty desires me to make his w
ishes known to you.

1. To have the desire or inclination to:

choose, like, please, want, will, wish.
Idioms: have a mind, see fit.
2. To have a strong longing for:
ache, covet, hanker, long, pant, pine, want, wish, yearn.
Informal: hone.
noun
1. A strong wanting of what promises enjoyment or pleasure:
appetence, appetency, appetite, craving, hunger, itch, longing, lust, thirst, wish, yearning, yen.
2. Sexual hunger:
amativeness, concupiscence, eroticism, erotism, itch, libidinousness, lust, lustfulness, passio
n, prurience, pruriency.

A. N → deseo m (for, to do sth de de hacer algo) I have no desire to see him → no tengo el más
mínimo deseo de verlo
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1. (= want) [+ wealth, success] → desear
to desire to do sth → desear hacer algo
it leaves much to be desired → deja mucho que desear
2. (sexually) [+ person] → desear
3. (= request) to desire that → rogar que ...
to desire sb to do sth → rogar a algn que haga algo
a wish or longing. I have a sudden desire for a bar of chocolate; I have no desire ever to see him
again.deseo
verb
to long for or feel desire for. After a day's work, all I desire is a hot bath.desear
deˈsirable adjective
pleasing or worth having. a desirable residence.deseable, apetecible, envidiable
deˌsiraˈbility noun
the extent to which something is desirable. atracción

Indeed, if there really is some day discovered a formula for all our desires and caprices--that is, an
explanation of what they depend upon, by what laws they arise, how they develop, what they are
aiming at in one case and in another and so on, that is a real mathematical formula--then, most likely,
man will at once cease to feel desire, indeed, he will be certain to.

Of the opinion respecting things to be feared, what they are and of what nature, which the law
implants through education; and I mean by the words `under all circumstances' to intimate that in
pleasure or in pain, or under the influence of desire or fear, a man preserves, and does not lose this
opinion.

Of the opinion respecting things to be feared

Of the opinion respecting things to be sought for and desired

It implants through education

Under all circumstances

Does not lose this opinion

Apetit
Appetite
n
1. a desire for food or drink
2. a desire to satisfy a bodily craving, as for sexual pleasure
3. (usually foll by for) a desire, liking, or willingness: a great appetite for work.

Favour
n
1. an approving attitude; good will
2. an act performed out of good will, generosity, or mercy
3. prejudice and partiality; favouritism
4. a condition of being regarded with approval or good will (esp in the phrases in favour, out of favo
ur)
5. archaic leave; permission
6. a token of love, goodwill, etc
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8. (Historical Terms) history a badge or ribbon worn or given to indicate loyalty, often bestowed on a k
night by a lady
9. obsolete chiefly Brit a communication, esp a business letter
10. archaic appearance
11. find favour with to be approved of by someone
12. approving
13. to the benefit of
14. (Banking & Finance) (of a cheque, etc) made out to
15. in order to show preference for: I rejected him in favour of George.
vb (tr)
16. to regard with especial kindness or approval
17. to treat with partiality or favouritism
18. to support; advocate
19. to perform a favour for; oblige
20. to help; facilitate
21. informal to resemble: he favours his father.
22. to wear habitually: she favours red.
23. to treat gingerly or with tenderness; spare: a footballer favouring an injured leg.
[C14: from Latin, from favēre to protect]
ˈfavourer, ˈfavorer n
ˈfavouringly, favoringly adv

Fondness
adj. fond·er, fond·est
1. Having a strong liking, inclination, or affection: fond of ballet; fond of my nieces and nephews.
2. Affectionate; tender: a fond embrace.
3. Immoderately affectionate or indulgent; doting: fond grandparents who tended to spoil the child.
4. Cherished; dear: my fondest hopes.
5. Archaic Naively credulous or foolish.

n.
1. the state or quality of being fond.
2. tenderness or affection.
3. doting affection.
4. a liking or weakness for something.
5. Archaic. complacent credulity.

Like
v.tr.
1. To find pleasant or attractive; enjoy: Do you like ice cream? I like your style.
2.
a. To want to have: I would like some coffee.
b. To prefer: How would you like your coffee—with sugar or without?
3. To feel about; regard: How do you like these new theater seats?
4. To believe or predict that (a certain competitor) will win a contest: Which team do you like in tonight'
s game?
5. To perform well under (a given condition) or using (a given feature): This car does not like cold wea
ther. The engine does not like enriched fuel.
6. Archaic To be pleasing to.
v.intr.
1. To have an inclination or a preference: If you like, we can meet you there.
2. Scots To be pleased.
n.
Something that is liked; a preference: made a list of his likes and dislikes.
Idiom:
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No matter how one might feel: Like it or not, we have to get up early tomorrow.

prep.
1. Possessing the characteristics of; resembling closely; similar to: Your house is like mine.
2.
a. In the typical manner of: It's not like you to take offense.
b. In the same way as: lived like royalty.
3. Inclined or disposed to: felt like running away.
4. As if the probability exists for: looks like a bad year for farmers.
5. Such as; for example: saved things like old newspapers and pieces of string.
adj.
Possessing the same or almost the same characteristics; similar: on this and like occasions.
adv.
1. In the manner of being; as if. Used as an intensifier of action: worked like hell; ran like crazy.
2. Informal Probably; likely: Like as not she'll change her mind.
3. Nearly; approximately: The price is more like 1,000 dollars.
4. Nonstandard Used to provide emphasis or to focus attention on something: Let's like talk about this
for a minute. It's like so crowded you can't move.
n.
1. One similar to or like another. Used with the: was subject to coughs, asthma, and the like.
2. often likes Informal An equivalent or similar person or thing; an equal or match: I've never seen the
likes of this before. We'll never see his like again.
conj. Usage Problem
1. In the same way that; as: To dance like she does requires great discipline.
2. As if: It looks like we'll finish on time.
Idioms:
be like Informal
To say or utter. Used chiefly in oral narration: And he's like, "Leave me alone!"
like so
In the manner indicated: You apply the paint like so.

Liking
n.
1. A feeling of attraction or love; fondness: The dog has taken a liking you.
2. Preference or taste: The climate here is not to my liking.
n.
preference; taste: a liking for popular music.

noun fondness, love, taste, desire, bent, stomach, attraction, weakness, tendency, preference,
bias, affection, appreciation, inclination, thirst, affinity, penchant, propensity, soft
spot, predilection, partiality, proneness She had a liking for good clothes.
dislike, hatred, loathing, aversion, abhorrence, repugnance

Partiality
n. pl. par·ti·al·i·ties
1. Prejudice or bias in favor of something.
2. A special fondness; a predilection: had a partiality for cats. See Synonyms at predilection.

1. Favorable or preferential bias:

favor, favoritism, partialness, preference.
2. An inclination for or against that inhibits impartial judgment:
bias, one-sidedness, partisanship, prejudice, prepossession, tendentiousness.
3. A liking for something:
appetite, fondness, preference, relish, taste, weakness.
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bent, bias, cast, disposition, leaning, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, pronen
ess, propensity, squint, tendency, trend, turn.

1. liking, love, taste, weakness, preference, inclination, affinity, penchant, fondness, predisposi
tion, predilection, proclivity his partiality for junk food
liking disgust, dislike, loathing, distaste, aversion, revulsion, antipathy, abhorrence, disinclinat
ion
2. bias, preference, prejudice, favouritism, predisposition, partisanship The judge was accused
of partiality.
bias equity, fairness, objectivity, impartiality, disinterest

Preference
n.
1.
a. The selecting of someone or something over another or others: has a decided preference for travel
by train.
b. The right or chance to make a choice: The program offers you the preference to use the mouse or f
unction keys.
c. Someone or something so chosen or preferred: What are your musical preferences? See Synonym
s at choice.
2. The state of being preferred; favor over others: applicants who received preference for the job.
3. Law
a. A priority of payment given to one or more creditors by an insolvent debtor.
b. The right of a creditor to priority of payment.
c. The presentation of a case as ready for consideration.
d. The formal presentation of criminal charges against someone.
4. The granting of precedence or advantage to one country or group of countries in levying duties or i
n other matters of international trade.

n.
1. the act of preferring.
2. the state of being preferred.
3. something preferred; choice; selection: Her preference is vanilla.
4. a practical advantage given to one over others.
5. a prior right or claim, as to payment.
6. the favoring of one country over others in international trade.
[1595–1605; < Medieval Latin]

Relish
vb (tr)
1. to savour or enjoy (an experience) to the full
2. to anticipate eagerly; look forward to
3. to enjoy the taste or flavour of (food, etc); savour
4. (Cookery) to give appetizing taste or flavour to (food), by or as if by the addition of pickles or spices
n
5. liking or enjoyment, as of something eaten or experienced (esp in the phrase with relish)
6. pleasurable anticipation: he didn't have much relish for the idea.
7. (Cookery) an appetizing or spicy food added to a main dish to enhance its flavour
8. an appetizing taste or flavour
9. a zestful trace or touch: there was a certain relish in all his writing.
10. (Classical Music) music (in English lute, viol, and keyboard music of the 16th and 17th centuries)
a trilling ornament, used esp at cadences
[C16: from earlier reles aftertaste, from Old French: something remaining, from relaisser to leave behi
nd; see release]

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ˈrelishable adj

To cherish
tr.v. cher·ished, cher·ish·ing, cher·ish·es
1. To treat with affection and tenderness; hold dear: cherish one's family; fine rugs that are cherished
by their owners.
2. To keep fondly in mind; treasure: cherish a memory. See Synonyms at appreciate.

[Middle English cherishen, from Old French cherir, cheriss-

, from cher, dear, from Latin cārus; see kā- in Indo-European roots.]

cher′ish·a·ble n.
cher′ish·er n.

Shine
v. shone (shōn) or shined, shin·ing, shines
v.intr.
1. To emit light.
2. To reflect light; glint or glisten.
3. To distinguish oneself in an activity or a field; excel.
4. To be immediately apparent: Delight shone in her eyes.
v.tr.
1. To aim or cast the beam or glow of (a light).
2. past tense and past participle shined To make glossy or bright by polishing.
n.
1. Brightness from a source of light; radiance.
2. Brightness from reflected light; luster.
3. A shoeshine.
4. Excellence in quality or appearance; splendor.
5. Fair weather: rain or shine.
6. shines Informal Pranks or tricks.
7. Slang Whiskey; moonshine.
8. Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a black person.
Idioms:
shine up to Informal
To try to impress or please: shined up to the boss, hoping to get a raise.
take a shine to Informal
To like spontaneously.

vb, shines, shining or shone

1. (intr) to emit light
2. (intr) to glow or be bright with reflected light
3. (tr) to direct the light of (a lamp, etc): he shone the torch in my eyes.
4. (tr; past tense and past participle shined) to cause to gleam by polishing: to shine shoes.
5. (intr) to be conspicuously competent; excel: she shines at tennis.
6. (intr) to appear clearly; be conspicuous: the truth shone out of his words.
n
7. the state or quality of shining; sheen; lustre
8. rain or shine come rain or shine
a. whatever the weather
b. regardless of circumstances
9. (Brewing) informal short for moonshine2

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10. informal a liking or fancy (esp in the phrase take a shine to)

Taste
v. tast·ed, tast·ing, tastes
v.tr.
1. To distinguish the flavor of by taking into the mouth.
2. To eat or drink a small quantity of.
3. To partake of, especially for the first time; experience: prisoners finally tasting freedom.
4. Archaic To appreciate or enjoy.
v.intr.
1. To distinguish flavors in the mouth.
2. To have a distinct flavor: The stew tastes salty.
3. To eat or drink a small amount.
4. To have experience or enjoyment; partake: tasted of the life of the very rich.
n.
1.
a. The sense that distinguishes the sweet, sour, salty, and bitter qualities of dissolved substances in c
ontact with the taste buds on the tongue.
b. This sense in combination with the senses of smell and touch, which together receive a sensation o
f a substance in the mouth.
2.
a. The sensation of sweet, sour, salty, or bitter qualities produced by a substance placed in the mouth
.
b. The unified sensation produced by any of these qualities plus a distinct smell and texture; flavor.
c. A distinctive perception as if by the sense of taste: an experience that left a bad taste in my mouth.
3. The act of tasting.
4. A small quantity eaten or tasted.
5. A limited or first experience; a sample: "Thousands entered the war, got just a taste of it, and then s
tepped out" (Mark Twain).
6. A personal preference or liking: a taste for adventure; a play that was not to my taste.
7. The ability to recognize and appreciate what is beautiful, excellent, or appropriate: has good taste i
n clothes.
8. The sense of what is proper, seemly, or least likely to give offense in a given social situation: a rem
ark made in bad taste.
9. Obsolete The act of testing; trial.

Use
v.tr.
1. To put into service or employ for a purpose: I used a whisk to beat the eggs. The song uses only th
ree chords.
2. To avail oneself of; practice: use caution.
3. To conduct oneself toward; treat or handle: "the peace offering of a man who once used you unkind
ly" (Laurence Sterne).
4. To seek or achieve an end by means of; exploit: used their highly placed friends to gain access to t
he president; felt he was being used by seekers of favor.
5.
a. To take or consume for a purpose: She used her savings to buy a computer.
b. To partake of, especially as a habit: She rarely uses alcohol.
v.intr.
1. (yo͞os,
yo͞ost) Used in the past tense followed by to in order to indicate a former state, habitual practice, or cu
stom: Mail service used to be faster.
2. Slang To take an illegal or narcotic drug, especially as a habit.
n. (yo͞os)
1.
a. The act of using something; the application or employment of something for a purpose: with the use
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b. The condition or fact of being used: a chair in regular use.
2. The manner of using; usage: learned the proper use of power tools.
3.
a. The permission, privilege, or benefit of using something: gave us the use of their summerhouse.
b. The power or ability to use something: lost the use of one arm.
4. The need or occasion to use or employ something: I have no use for these old clothes.
5. The quality of being suitable or adaptable to an end; usefulness: I tried to be of use in the kitchen.
6. A purpose for which something is used: a tool with several uses; a pretty bowl, but of what use is it
?
7. Gain or advantage; good: There's no use in discussing it. What's the use?
8.
a. Accustomed or usual procedure or practice: "We are but creatures of use and custom" (Mark Twain
).
b. A particular custom or practice: uses introduced by recent immigrants.
9. Law
a. Enjoyment of property, as by occupying or employing it.
b. The benefit or profit of lands and tenements of which the legal title is vested in another.
c. The arrangement establishing the equitable right to such benefits and profits.
10. A liturgical form practiced in a particular church, ecclesiastical district, or community.
Phrasal Verb:
use up
To consume completely: used up all our money.
Idiom:
make use of
To use for a purpose.

vb (tr)
1. to put into service or action; employ for a given purpose: to use a spoon to stir with.
2. to make a practice or habit of employing; exercise: he uses his brain.
3. to behave towards: to use a friend well.
4. to behave towards in a particular way for one's own ends: he uses people.
5. to consume, expend, or exhaust: the engine uses very little oil.
6. chiefly US and Canadian to partake of (alcoholic drink, drugs, etc) or smoke (tobacco, marijuana, et
c)
n
7. the act of using or the state of being used: the carpet wore out through constant use.
8. the ability, right, or permission to use
9. the occasion to use; need: I have no use for this paper.
10. an instance or manner of using
11. usefulness; advantage: it is of no use to complain.
12. custom; practice; habit: long use has inured him to it.
13. the purpose for which something is used; end

21. have no use for

a. to have no need of
b. to have a contemptuous dislike for
22. make use of
a. to employ; use
b. to exploit (a person)

v. used, us•ing,
n. v.t.
1. to employ for some purpose; put into service: to use a knife.
2. to avail oneself of; apply to one's own purposes: to use the facilities.
3. to consume, expend, or exhaust (often fol. by up).
4. to treat or behave toward: He used his employees well.
5. to take unfair advantage of; exploit.
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7. to habituate or accustom.
v.i.
8. to be accustomed, wont, or customarily found (used with an infinitive expressed or understood, and
, except in archaic use, now only in the past): He used to go every day.
9. Archaic. to resort, stay, or dwell customarily.
n.
10. the act of using or the state of being used.
11. an instance or way of using something: a painter's use of color.
12. a way of being used; a purpose for which something is used.
13. the power, right, or privilege of using something: to lose the use of an eye.
14. service or advantage in or for being used; utility or usefulness: of no practical use.
15. help; profit; resulting good: What's the use of complaining?
16. occasion or need, as for something to be used: Have you any use for another calendar?
17. continued, habitual, or customary employment or practice; custom.
18. Law.
a. the enjoyment of property, as by occupation or employment of it.
b. the benefits or profits of property held by another for the beneficiary.
19. the distinctive form of ritual or of any liturgical observance used in a particular church, diocese, co
mmunity, etc.
Idioms:
1. have no use for,
a. to have no need for.
b. to feel intolerant of or indifferent to: to have no use for one's employees.
c. to have a strong distaste for; dislike intensely: to have no use for cheating.
2. make use of, to use, esp. effectively; employ.
3. put to use, to find a function for; utilize.
[1175–
1225; (v.) Middle English < Old French user < Latin ūsus, past participle of ūtī to use; (n.) Middle Engli
sh < Old French < Latin ūsus act of using a thing, application, employment]
syn: use, utilize mean to put something into action or service. use is a general word referring to the
application of something to a given purpose: to use a telephone. use may also imply that the thing is c
onsumed or diminished in the process: I used all the butter. When applied to persons, use implies a s
elfish or sinister purpose: He used his friend to advance himself. utilize, a more formal word, implies p
ractical, profitable, or creative use: to utilize solar energy to run a machine.

1. 'employ'
If you employ someone, you pay them to work for you.
The company employs 7.5 million people.
He was employed as a research assistant.
If something is employed for a particular purpose, it is used for that purpose. You can say, for examp
le, that a particular method or technique is employed.
A number of ingenious techniques are employed.
The methods employed are varied, depending on the material in question.
You can also say that a machine, tool, or weapon is employed.
Similar technology could be employed in the major cities.
What matters most is how the tools are employed.
2. 'use'
However, employ is a formal word when it is used to talk about such things as methods or tools. You
usually say that a method or tool is used.
This method has been extensively used in the United States.
These weapons are used in training sessions.

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1. employ, utilize, make use of, work, apply, operate, exercise, practise, resort
to, exert, wield, ply, put to use, bring into play, find a use for, avail yourself of, turn to
account Officials used loud hailers to call for calm.
2. (sometimes with up) consume, go through, exhaust, spend, waste, get through, run
through, deplete, squander, dissipate, expend, fritter
away You used all the ice cubes and didn't put the ice trays back.
3. take advantage of, exploit, manipulate, abuse, milk, profit from, impose on, misuse, make
use of, cash in on (informal), walk all over (informal), take liberties
with Be careful she's not just using you.
noun
1. usage, employment, utilization, operation, application research related to microcomputers and t
heir use in classrooms
2. service, handling, wear and
tear, treatment, practice, exercise Holes had developed, the result of many years of use.
3. purpose, call, need, end, point, cause, reason, occasion, object, necessity You will no longer
have a use for the car.
4. good, point, help, service, value, benefit, profit, worth, advantage, utility, mileage (informal), a
vail, usefulness There's no use you asking me any more questions about that.
use something up consume, drain, exhaust, finish, waste, absorb, run
through, deplete, squander, devour, swallow up, burn up, fritter
away They aren't the ones who use up the world's resources.

1. To put into action or use:

actuate, apply, employ, exercise, exploit, implement, practice, utilize.
Idioms: avail oneself of, bring into play, bring to bear, make use of, put into practice, put to
use.
2. To control or direct the functioning of:
manage, operate, run, work.
3. To take advantage of unfairly:
abuse, exploit, impose, presume.
phrasal verb
use up
1. To use all of:
consume, drain, draw down, eat up, exhaust, expend, finish, play out, run through, spend.
Informal: polish off.
2. To lessen or weaken severely, as by removing something essential:
deplete, drain, exhaust, impoverish, sap.
noun
1. The act of putting into play:
application, employment, exercise, exertion, implementation, operation, play, usage, utilization
.
2. The condition of being put to use:
application, duty, employment, service, utilization.
3. A quantity consumed:
consumption, usage.
4. The quality of being suitable or adaptable to an end:
account, advantage, avail, benefit, profit, usefulness, utility.
5. A habitual way of behaving:
consuetude, custom, habit, habitude, manner, practice, praxis, usage, usance, way, wont.

A. N
1. (= act of using) → uso m, empleo m, utilización f; (= handling) → manejo m
the use of steel in industry → el empleo or la utilización or el uso del acero en la industria
for the use of the blind → para (uso de) los ciegos
for use in case of emergency → para uso en caso de emergencia
care in the use of guns → cuidado m en el manejo de las armas de fuego
a new use for old tyres → un nuevo método para utilizar los neumáticos viejos
"directions for use" → modo de empleo
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in use word in use → palabra f en uso or que se usa
to be in daily use → ser de uso diario
to be no longer in use → estar fuera de uso
it is not now in use → ya no se usa
it has not been in use for five years → hace cinco años que no se usa
an article in everyday use → un artículo de uso diario
to make use of → hacer uso de, usar; [+ right etc] → valerse de, ejercer
to make good use of → sacar partido or provecho de
out of use → en desuso
it is now out of use → ya no se usa, está en desuso
to go or fall out of use → caer en desuso
to put sth to good use → hacer buen uso de algo, sacar partido or provecho de algo
to put sth into use → poner algo en servicio
ready for use → listo (para ser usado)
it improves with use → mejora con el uso
2. (= way of using) → modo m de empleo; (= handling) → manejo m
we were instructed in the use of firearms → se nos instruyó en el manejo de armas de fuego
3. (= function) → uso m
it has many uses → tiene muchos usos
can you find a use for this? → ¿te sirve esto?
4. (= usefulness) → utilidad f
it has its uses → tiene su utilidad
to be of use → servir, tener utilidad
can I be of any use? → ¿puedo ayudar?
to be no use he's no use as a teacher → no vale para profesor, no sirve como profesor
it's (of) no use → es inútil, no sirve para nada
it's no use discussing it further → es inútil or no vale la pena seguir discutiendo
I have no further use for it → ya no lo necesito, ya no me sirve para nada
to have no use for sb > → no aguantar a algn
I've no use for those who → no aguanto a los que ...
what's the use of all this? → ¿de qué sirve todo esto?
5. (= ability to use, access) he gave me the use of his car → me dejó que usara su coche
to have the use of to have the use of a garage → tener acceso a un garaje
I have the use of it on Sundays → me permiten usarlo los domingos, lo puedo usar los domingos
I have the use of the kitchen until 6p.m → puedo or tengo permitido usar la cocina hasta las seis
he lost the use of his arm → se le quedó inútil el brazo
6. (Ling) (= sense) → uso m, sentido m
7. (frm) (= custom) → uso m, costumbre f
B. [juːz] VT
1. (gen) → usar, emplear, utilizar
he used a knife → empleó or usó or utilizó un cuchillo
are you using this book? → ¿te hace falta este libro?
which book did you use? → ¿qué libro consultaste?
it isn't used any more → ya no se usa
have you used a gun before? → ¿has manejado alguna vez una escopeta?
"use only in emergencies" → usar sólo en caso de emergencia
to use sth as a hammer → emplear or usar algo como martillo
to be used what's this used for? → ¿para qué sirve esto?, ¿para qué se utiliza esto?
the money is used for the poor → el dinero se dedica a los pobres
the word is no longer used → la palabra ya no se usa
this room could use some paint → a este cuarto no le vendría mal una mano de pintura
I could use a drink! → ¡no me vendría mal un trago!
to use sth for to use sth for a purpose → servirse de algo con un propósito
to use force → emplear la fuerza
careful how you use that razor! → ¡cuidado con la navaja esa!
to use every means → emplear todos los medios a su alcance (to do sth para hacer algo)
2. (= make use of, exploit) → usar, utilizar
he said I could use his car → dijo que podía usar or utilizar su coche
I don't use my Spanish much → no uso mucho el español
you can use the leftovers in a soup → puedes usar las sobras para una sopa

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he wants to use the bathroom → quiere usar el cuarto de baño; (= go to the toilet) → quiere ir
al lavabo or (LAM) al baño
someone is using the bathroom → el lavabo or (LAM) el baño está ocupado
use your head or brains! → ¡usa el coco!
3. (= consume) [+ fuel] → consumir
have you used all the milk? → ¿has terminado toda la leche?
4. (o.f.) (= treat) → tratar
she had been cruelly used by → había sido tratada con crueldad por ...
to use sb roughly → maltratar a algn
to use sb well → tratar bien a algn
C. VI (Drugs) → drogarse
D. [juːs] AUX VB (gen) → soler, acostumbrar (a)
I used to go camping as a child → de pequeño solía or acostumbraba ir de acampada
I used to live in London → (antes) vivía en Londres
I didn't use to like maths, but now I love it → antes no me gustaban las matemáticas, pero ahora
me encantan
but I used not to → pero antes no
things aren't what they used to be → las cosas ya no son lo que eran
use up VT + ADV [+ supplies] → agotar; [+ money] → gastar
we've used up all the paint → hemos acabado toda la pintura
when we've used up all our money → cuando hayamos gastado todo el dinero
please use up all the coffee → terminaos el café
USED TO
• To describe what someone used to do or what used to happen, you should generally just use the
imperfect tense of the main verb:
We used to buy our food at the corner shop Comprábamos la comida en la tienda de la
esquina ...as my mother used to say... ...como decía mi madre...
• Alternatively, to describe someone's habits you can use solía + ((INFINITIVE))
or acostumbraba (a) + ((INFINITIVE)):
He used to go for a walk every day Solía or Acostumbraba (a) dar un paseo todos los días
• To emphasize the contrast between what used to happen previously and what happens now,
use antes + ((IMPERFECT)):
He used to be a journalist Antes era periodista She didn't use to or She used not to drink
alcohol Antes no tomaba alcohol

1. to employ (something) for a purpose. What did you use to open the can?; Use your common
sense!usar, utilizar
2. to consume. We're using far too much electricity.consumir, gastar
ˈusable adjective
that can be used. Are any of these clothes usable?utilizable, aprovechable
used adjective
1. employed or put to a purpose. This road is not used any more.utilizado
2. not new. used cars.usado, de segunda mano
ˈuser noun
a person who uses something. computer users; drug-users.usuario, persona que usa algo
ˌuser-ˈfriendly adjective
(of a computer, dictionary, system etc) that is easy or simple to use, understand etc. a user-friendly
camera.fácil de usar
ˌuser ˈguide noun
a list of instructions etc on how to use a particular product, system etc. The attached user guide
explains how to install the program on your computer. manual de instrucciones
be used to (something) (ˈjuːstu)
accustomed to. She isn't used to such hard work. acostumbrado/habituado a
used to (ˈjuːstu) – negative short forms usedn't to, ~usen't to (ˈjuːsntu)
– (I, he etc) was in the habit of (doing something); (I, he etc) was (usually) in a particular position,
state etc. I used to swim every day; She used not to be so forgetful; They used to play golf, didn't
they?; Didn't you use(d) to live near me?; There used to be a butcher's shop there, didn't
there?soler, acostumbrar

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1. the act of using or state of being used. The use of force to persuade workers to join a strike cannot
be justified; This telephone number is for use in emergencies.uso, utilización
2. the/a purpose for which something may be used. This little knife has plenty of uses; I have no
further use for these clothes.uso
3. (often in questions or with negatives) value or advantage. Is this coat (of) any use to you?; It's no
use offering to help when it's too late.utilidad
4. the power of using. She lost the use of her right arm as a result of the accident.uso
5. permission, or the right, to use. They let us have the use of their car while they were away.uso
ˈuseful adjective
helpful or serving a purpose well. a useful tool/dictionary; She made herself useful by doing the
washing for her mother.útil
ˈusefulness noun
utilidad
ˈusefully adverb
in a useful way. He spent the day usefully in repairing the car.útilmente
ˈuseless adjective
having no use or no effect. Why don't you throw away those useless things?; We can't do it – it's
useless to try.inútil
be in use, be out of use
to be used or not used. How long has the gymnasium been in use / out of use? en uso/desuso, dar
un uso/no darle un uso
come in useful
to become useful. My French came in useful on holiday. resultar útil
have no use for
to despise. I have no use for such silliness / silly people. no querer saber de
it's no use
it's impossible or useless. He tried in vain to do it, then said `It's no use.' es inútil
make (good) use of, put to (good) use
He makes use of his training; He puts his training to good use in that job. sacar partido/provecho de

• Please use the meter → Ponga el taxímetro, por favor

• It's for my own personal use (US)
It is for my own personal use (UK) → Es de uso personal
• How much does it cost to use a tennis court? (US)
How much is it to hire a tennis court? (UK) → ¿Cuánto cuesta alquilar una cancha de
tenis?
• May I use your phone? → ¿Me permite usar el teléfono?
• Can I use messenger programs? (US)
Can I use messenger programmes? (UK) → ¿Puedo usar programas de mensajería
instantánea?
• Can I use my own laptop here? → ¿Puedo usar mi portátil aquí?
• Is there a fax machine I can use? → ¿Tiene una máquina de fax que pueda usar?
• Can I use my card with this ATM? (US)
Can I use my card with this cash machine? (UK) → ¿Puedo usar mi tarjeta en este
cajero automático?
• Can I use my card to get cash? → ¿Puedo usar mi tarjeta para sacar dinero en
efectivo?
• May I use your phone, please? (US)
Can I use your phone, please? (UK) → ¿Puedo usar su teléfono, por favor?
• May I use your computer? → ¿Me permite usar su computadora?
• May I use your desk? → ¿Me permite usar su mesa?
• I use a wheelchair → Voy en silla de ruedas
• Can I use the restroom? (US)
Can I use the toilet? (UK) → ¿Puedo pasar al baño?

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They were to be picked late, when the hard frosts had set in, and put away for winter use. After weeks
on the ocean, the Shimerdas were famished for fruit.

Put these away for winter use

For summer use

For limited use

For sparing use

They were picked late, the grapes, and when the hard frost had set in, they were put away for winter
use

Any
Any time

Any amount

Any woman

adj.
1. One or some; no matter which: Take any book you want. Do you have any information on ancient R
oman architecture?
2.
a. No matter how many or how few; some: Are there any oranges left?
b. No matter how much or how little: Is there any milk left?
3. Every: Any dog likes meat.
4. Exceeding normal limits, as in size or duration: The patient cannot endure chemotherapy for any le
ngth of time.
pron. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
Any person or thing or any persons or things; anybody or anything: We haven't any left. Any of the pe
ople behind the front desk can help you.
adv.
To any degree or extent; at all: The patient didn't feel any better after the treatment.

adj.
1. one, a, an, or some; one or more without specification or identification: If you have any witnesses, p
roduce them. Pick out any six you like.
2. whatever or whichever it may be: at any price.
3. in whatever quantity or number, great or small; some: Do you have any butter?
4. every; all: Any schoolchild would know that. Read any books you find on the subject.
5. (following a negative) at all: She can't endure any criticism.
pron.
6. an unspecified person or persons; anybody; anyone: He did better than any before him.
7. a single one or ones; an unspecified thing or things; a quantity or number: We don't have any left.
adv.
8. in whatever degree; to some extent; at all: Do you feel any better?
Idioms:
any which way, in any manner whatever; indifferently or carelessly.
[before 950; Middle English eni, ani, Old English ǣnig (Old English ān one + -ig -y1)]
usage: See anybody, anyone, anyplace, anyway, either.

1. 'any'
You use any in front of a singular countable noun to talk about each thing or person of a particular typ
e.

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Look it up in any large dictionary.
These are things that any man might do under pressure.
You use any in front of a plural countable noun to talk about all things or people of a particular type.
The patients know their rights like any other consumers.
You use any in front of an uncountable noun to talk about an amount of something.
Throw any leftovers in the bin.
When you use any in front of a singular countable noun or an uncountable noun, you use a singular f
orm of a verb with it.
Any book that attracts children as much as this has to be taken seriously.
While any poverty remains, it must have the first priority.
When you use any in front of a plural countable noun, you use a plural form of a verb with it.
Before any decisions are made, ministers are carrying out a full enquiry.
2. 'any of'
You use any of in front of a plural noun phrase beginning with the, these, those, or a possessive to t
alk about each thing or person belonging to a particular group.
It was more expensive than any of the other magazines.
You can find more information at any of our branches.
You can use either a plural or singular form of a verb with any of and a plural noun phrase. The singul
ar form is more formal.
Find out if any of his colleagues were at the party.
There is no sign that any of these limits has been reached.
You use any of in front of a singular noun phrase beginning with the, this, that, or a possessive to tal
k about each part of something.
I'm not going to give you any of the money.
I feel guilty taking up any of your time.
You can also use any of in front of the pronouns this, that, these, those, it, us, you, or them.
Has any of this been helpful?
I don't believe any of it.
Be Careful!
Don't use any without of in front of these pronouns. Don't say, for example, Has any this been helpful
?'
You can use either a plural or singular form of a verb with any of and the pronouns these, those, us,
you, and them.
It didn't seem that any of us were ready.
I don't think any of us wants that.
3. used in questions and negatives
Any is used, especially after have, in questions and negative sentences.
Do you have any suggestions?
We don't have any sugar.
For more information, see some
4. used as a pronoun
Any can also be a pronoun.
Discuss it with your female colleagues, if you have any.
The meeting was different from any that had gone before.

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A1
d.
j.

any - one or some or every or all without specification; "give me any peaches you don't want"; "no
t any milk is left"; "any child would know that"; "pick any card"; "any day now"; "cars can be rented
at almost any airport"; "at twilight or any other time"; "beyond any doubt"; "need any help we can
get"; "give me whatever peaches you don't want"; "no milk whatsoever is left"
whatever, whatsoever
some - quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified n
umber or quantity; "have some milk"; "some roses were still blooming"; "having some friends over
"; "some apples"; "some paper"
A 1any - to any degree or extent; "it isn't any better"
d.
v
.

adjective
1. a scrap of, a bit
of, a grain of, a fragment of, a small piece of, a speck of, the slightest bit of, a crumb of, an ato
m of, an iota of, a jot of, NE (S.M.S.) We're doing all this without any support.
2. whichever, every, NE (S.M.S.) Any actor will tell you that it's easier to act than to be themselves.
determiner a single one, any
one, a single member, NE (S.M.S.) There was nothing any of us could do.
adverb at all, somewhat, in the least, to an
extent, NE (S.M.S.) Things aren't getting any easier for graduates.

A. ADJECTIVE
1. (in questions)
When any modifies an uncountable noun in questions it is usually not translated:
have you got any money? → ¿tienes dinero?
is there any sugar? → ¿hay azúcar?
When any modifies a plural noun in questions it is often not translated. However, if a low number is
expected in response, algún/alguna + singular noun is used:
are there any tickets left? → ¿quedan entradas?
did they find any survivors? → ¿hubo supervivientes?
do you speak any foreign languages? → ¿hablas algún idioma extranjero?
do you have any questions? → ¿alguna pregunta?
2. (with negative, implied negative)
When any modifies an uncountable noun it is usually not translated:
I haven't any money → no tengo dinero
I have hardly any money left → casi no me queda dinero
When the translation is countable, ningún/ninguna + singular noun can be used:
you haven't any excuse → no tienes ninguna excusa
she accepted without any hesitation → aceptó sin ninguna duda
we got him home without any problem → lo llevamos a casa sin ningún problema
When any modifies a plural noun, it is either left untranslated or, for greater emphasis, translated
using ningún/ninguna + singular noun:
he hasn't got any friends → no tiene amigos
I can't see any cows → no veo ninguna vaca
I won't do any such thing! → ¡no voy a hacer una cosa semejante!
3. (in conditional constructions)
Any + plural noun is often translated using algún/alguna + a singular noun:

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if there are any problems let me know → si hay algún problema, me lo dices
if there are any tickets left → si queda alguna entrada
BUT if he had any decency he would apologize → si tuviera un poco de decencia, se disculparía
if it is in any way inconvenient to you → si por cualquier razón le resultara inconveniente ...
4. (= no matter which) → cualquier
any teacher will tell you → te lo dirá cualquier profesor
bring me any (old) book → tráeme un libro cualquiera
buy any two tins of soup and get one free → por cada dos latas de sopa cualesquiera
que compre le regalamos otra
wear any hat (you like) → ponte el sombrero que quieras
he's not just any violinist → no es un violinista cualquiera
take any one you like → tome cualquiera, tome el que quiera
it could have happened to any one of us → le podría haber pasado a cualquiera de nosotros
it's much like any other seaside resort → es muy parecido a cualquier otro sitio costero
come at any time → ven cuando quieras
we can cater for up to 300 guests at any one time → podemos proveer hasta a 300 invitados en
cada ocasión
any person who or that breaks the rules will be punished → se castigará a toda persona que
no acate las reglas
see also day A1
see also minute 1
see also moment 1
see also case A3
see also rate A2
5. (in set expressions)
any amount of they'll spend any amount of money to get it → se gastarán lo que haga falta para
conseguirlo
any number of there must be any number of people in my position → debe haber gran
cantidad de personas en mi situación
I've told you any number of times → te lo he dicho montones de veces
B. PRONOUN
1. (in questions)
When any refers to an uncountable noun in questions it is usually not translated:
I fancy some soup, have we got any? → me apetece sopa, ¿tenemos?
is there any milk left? → ¿queda (algo de) leche?
When any refers to a plural noun in questions it is often translated using alguno/alguna in the singular:
I need a stamp, have you got any? → necesito un sello, ¿tienes alguno?
do any of you know the answer? → ¿sabe alguno (de vosotros) la respuesta?
have any of them arrived? → ¿ha llegado alguno (de ellos)?
2. (with negative, implied negative)
When any refers to an uncountable noun it is usually not translated:
"can I have some bread?" - "we haven't any" → -¿hay pan? -no nos queda nada or no tenemos
When any refers to a plural noun, it is either left untranslated or, for greater emphasis, translated
using ningún/ninguna in the singular:
"did you buy the oranges?" - "no, there weren't any" → ¿compraste (las) naranjas? -no, no
había or no tenían
she has two brothers but I haven't got any → tiene dos hermanos pero yo no tengo ninguno
I don't like any of them → no me gusta ninguno
I don't believe any of them has done it → no creo que lo haya hecho ninguno de ellos
BUT he hasn't done any of his homework → no ha hecho nada de deberes
3. (in conditional constructions) if any of you knows how to drive → si alguno de
vosotros sabe conducir
few, if any, survived → pocos, si alguno, sobrevivió
4. (= no matter which) → cualquiera
any of those books will do → cualquiera de esos libros servirá
it's better than any of his other films → es mejor que cualquiera de sus otras películas
C. ADVERB
1. (in questions) would you like any more soup? → ¿quieres más sopa?
is he any better? → ¿está (algo) mejor?

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2. (with negative)
don't wait any longer → no esperes más (tiempo)
I don't love him any more → ya no le quiero
I couldn't do that any more than I could fly → yo puedo hacer eso tanto como volar
the room didn't look any too clean → la habitación no parecía muy limpia
3. (esp US) (= at all) it doesn't help us any → eso no nos ayuda para nada
does she sing any? → ¿sabe cantar de una forma u otra?

1. one, some, no matter which. `Which dress shall I wear?' `Wear any (dress)'; `Which dresses shall I
pack?' `Pack any (dresses)'.cualquier
2. (in questions and negative sentences etc) one, some. John has been to some interesting places
but I've never been to any; Have you been to any interesting places?; We have hardly any coffee
left.algún; ningún
adjective
every. Any schoolboy could tell you the answer.cualquier
adverb
at all; (even) by a small amount. Is this book any better than the last one?; His writing hasn't improved
any. en absoluto, para nada; algo
ˈanybody, ˈanyone pronoun
1. (in questions, and negative sentences etc) some person. Is anybody there?alguien
2. any person, no matter which. Get someone to help – anyone will do.cualquiera
3. everyone. Anyone could tell you the answer to that.cualquiera
ˈanyhow adverb
1. anyway. Anyhow, even if the problem does arise, it won't affect us.en cualquier caso, de todas
formas, con todo
2. in a careless, untidy way. Books piled anyhow on shelves.de cualquier manera
ˈanything pronoun
1. (in questions, and negative sentences etc) some thing. Can you see anything?; I can't see
anything.algo; nada
2. a thing of any kind. You can buy anything you like; `What would you like for your birthday?'
`Anything will do.'lo que, cualquier cosa
ˈanyway adverb
nevertheless; in spite of what has been or might be said, done etc. My mother says I mustn't go but
I'm going anyway; Anyway, she can't stop you.de todas formas, en cualquier caso
ˈanywhere adverb
in any place at all. Have you seen my gloves anywhere?; I can't find them anywhere; `Where will I put
these?' `Anywhere will do.'en alguna parte; en ninguna parte; en cualquier parte
at any rate
at least. It's a pity it has started to rain, but at any rate we can still enjoy ourselves at the cinema; The
Queen is coming to see us – at any rate, that's what John says.al menos
in any case
nevertheless. I don't believe the story but I'll check it in any case.en cualquier caso, en todo caso

• Do you have any ...? (US)

Have you got any ...? (UK) → ¿Tiene ...?
• Sorry, I don't have any change → Lo siento, no tengo cambio

A nywhere
adv.
1. in, at, or to any place.
2. to any extent or degree: I'm not anywhere near finished.
n.
3. any place or direction: The attack could come from anywhere.
Idioms:
get anywhere, to achieve success: You'll never get anywhere with that attitude.
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usage: See anyplace.

Care aplica – candidat

Applicant
n.
a person who applies for or requests something; a candidate: an applicant for a position.
N 1
ou .
n

applicant - a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or a

dmission
applier
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much
for one person to do"
aspirant, aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee - an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a
lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wan
nabes"
bidder - someone who makes an offer
claimant - someone who claims a benefit or right or title; "claimants of unemployment compens
ation"; "he was a claimant to the throne"
job candidate - an applicant who is being considered for a job
material - a person judged suitable for admission or employment; "he was university material"; "
she was vice-presidential material"
petitioner, requester, suppliant, supplicant - one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant
for her favors"
possible - an applicant who might be suitable
probable - an applicant likely to be chosen
submitter - someone who submits something (as an application for a job or a manuscript for pu
blication etc.) for the judgment of others; "he was a prolific submitter of proposals"

noun candidate, entrant, claimant, suitor, petitioner, aspirant, inquirer, job-

seeker, suppliant, postulant The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills.

Contender
v.intr.
1. To strive in opposition or against difficulties; struggle: armies contending for control of territory; had
to contend with long lines at the airport.
2. To strive in competition, as in a race; vie: two runners contending for the lead.
3. To strive in controversy or debate; dispute.
v.tr.
To assert or maintain: The defense contended that the evidence was inadmissible.

[Middle English contenden, from Latin contendere : com-

, com- + tendere, to stretch, strive; see ten- in Indo-European roots.]

con·tend′er n.

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1
.

contender - the contestant you hope to defeat; "he had respect for his rivals"; "he wanted to know
what the competition was doing"
challenger, competitor, rival, competition
contestant - a person who participates in competitions
champ, champion, title-holder - someone who has won first place in a competition
comer - someone with a promising future
finalist - a contestant who reaches the final stages of a competition
foe, enemy - a personal enemy; "they had been political foes for years"
favourite, front-runner, favorite - a competitor thought likely to win
world-beater, king - a competitor who holds a preeminent position
runner-up, second best - the competitor who finishes second
scratch - a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
semifinalist - one of four competitors remaining in a tournament by elimination
street fighter - a contestant who is very aggressive and willing to use underhand methods
tier - any one of two or more competitors who tie one another
tilter - someone who engages in a tilt or joust
noun competitor, rival, candidate, applicant, hopeful, contestant, aspirant Her trainer said yester
day that she would be a strong contender for a place in the British team.

One that competes:

competition, competitor, contestant, corrival, opponent, rival.

1. (usually with with) to struggle against. competir

2. (with that) to say or maintain (that). sostener, afirmar
conˈtender noun
a person who has entered a competition (for a title etc). contendiente
conˈtention noun
1. an opinion put forward. opinión
2. argument; disagreement. discusión
conˈtentious (-ʃəs) adjective
quarrelsome. contencioso, polémico

He did not fear death--with the memory of his murdered mate still fresh in his mind he almost courted
it, yet strong within him was that primal instinct of self-preservation--the battling force of life that would
keep him an active contender against the Great Reaper until, fighting to the very last, he should be
overcome by a superior power.

The fourth one talks of the competition in the upcoming polls and the list of political parties who would
be a competition to the contender.

The bones were in a fair state of preservation

Candidate
n.
1. A person who seeks or is nominated for an office, prize, or honor.
2. A student who has nearly completed the requirements for a degree.

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3. One that seems likely to gain a certain position or come to a certain fate: young actors who are can
didates for stardom; a memorandum that is a good candidate for the trash can.

n
1. a person seeking or nominated for election to a position of authority or honour or selection for a job,
promotion, etc
2. a person taking an examination or test
3. a person or thing regarded as suitable or likely for a particular fate or position: this wine is a candid
ate for his cellar.
[C17: from Latin candidātus clothed in white (because in ancient Rome a candidate wore a white toga
), from candidus white]
candidacy, candidature, ˈcandidateˌship n

n.
1. a person who seeks or is selected by others for an office, honor, etc.
2. a person deserving of or destined for a certain fate: a candidate for the poorhouse.
3. a student studying for a degree.

1
.

candidate - a politician who is running for public offi

ce
campaigner, nominee
dark
horse - a political candidate who is not well known b
ut could win unexpectedly
favorite
son - a United States politician favored mainly in his
or her home state
pol, political
leader, politico, politician - a person active in party
politics
running
mate - a nominee for the lesser of two closely relate
d political offices
spoiler - a candidate with no chance of winning but
who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the le
ading candidates from winning
stalking-
horse - a candidate put forward to divide the Opposi
tion or to mask the true candidate
write-in, write-in
candidate - a candidate for public office whose nam
e does not appear on the ballot and so must be writt
en on the ballot by the voters
2. candidate - someone who is considered for s
omething (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
prospect

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 individual, mortal, person, somebody, som
eone, soul - a human being; "there was too
much for one person to do"

Hopeful

adj.
1. Having or manifesting hope.
2. Inspiring hope; promising.
n.
A person who aspires to success or who shows promise of succeeding, especially as a political candi
date: a group of presidential hopefuls.

adj
1. having or expressing hope
2. giving or inspiring hope; promising
n
a person considered to be on the brink of success (esp in the phrase a young hopeful)
ˈhopefulness n

adj.
1. full of hope; expressing hope.
2. exciting hope; promising advantage or success: a hopeful prospect.
n.
3. an aspirant.
[1560–70]
hope′ful•ness, n.

No 1
un .

hopeful - an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls jo
ined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes"
aspirant, aspirer, wannabe, wannabee
applicant, applier - a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employ
ment or admission
Ad 1 hopeful - having or manifesting hope; "a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets"; "found a h
j. . opeful way of attacking the problem"
encouraging - giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances in medical resea
rch"
optimistic - expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds; "in an optimistic mood"; "opti
mistic plans"; "took an optimistic view"
hopeless - without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success; "in an
agony of hopeless grief"; "with a hopeless sigh he sat down"
2 hopeful - full or promise; "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt
. end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on Broadway"
promising, bright

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 auspicious - auguring favorable circumstances and good luck; "an auspicious beginning for th
e campaign"

Inspiring confidence or hope:

cheering, encouraging, heartening, likely, promising.
noun
1. One who aspires:
aspirant, aspirer.
2. A person who applies for or seeks something, such as a job or position:
applicant, aspirant, candidate, petitioner, seeker.

adjective
1. optimistic, confident, assured, looking forward
to, anticipating, buoyant, sanguine, expectant Surgeons were hopeful of saving her sight.
optimistic despairing, hopeless, pessimistic, dejected, cheerless
2. promising, encouraging, bright, reassuring, cheerful, rosy, heartening, auspicious, propitiou
s hopeful forecasts that the economy will improve
promising depressing, discouraging, unpromising, disheartening

A. ADJ
1. (= optimistic) [person] → esperanzado, optimista; [face] → esperanzado, lleno de esperanza
groups of beggars made hopeful sorties towards the
tourists → grupos de mendigos se dirigían esperanzados hacia los turistas
he gave the engine a hopeful kick → le dio al motor una patada con la esperanza de que eso
lo hiciese funcionar
I'll ask her, but I'm not too hopeful → le preguntaré, pero no
me hago demasiadas ilusiones or no tengo muchas esperanzas
to be hopeful that → tener esperanzas de que, esperar que + subjun
to be hopeful about sth → tener esperanzas con respecto a algo
in the hopeful anticipation that → con la esperanza de que ...
ever hopeful, he never gave up the fight → con las esperanzas intactas,
nunca abandonó la lucha
to feel hopeful → sentirse optimista
I am hopeful of a positive outcome → tengo esperanzas de que las cosas salgan bien
to be hopeful of doing sth → tener esperanzas de hacer algo, esperar poder hacer algo
2. (= promising) [sign, future, news] → esperanzador(a), prometedor(a)
B. N → aspirante mf
presidential hopefuls → aspirantes mpl a la presidencia
he enjoys his job as football coach to young
hopefuls → disfruta entrenando a jóvenes promesas del fútbol

Prospect

n.
1. Something expected; a possibility.
2. prospects
a. Chances.
b. Financial expectations, especially of success.
3.
a. A potential customer, client, or purchaser.
b. A candidate deemed likely to succeed.
4. The direction in which an object, such as a building, faces; an outlook.
5. Something presented to the eye; a scene: a pleasant prospect.
6. The act of surveying or examining.
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a. The location or probable location of a mineral deposit.
b. An actual or probable mineral deposit.
c. The mineral yield obtained by working an ore.
v. pros·pect·ed, pros·pect·ing, pros·pects
v.tr.
To search for or explore (a region) for mineral deposits or oil.
v.intr.
To explore for mineral deposits or oil.

Seeker
v. sought (sôt), seek·ing, seeks
v.tr.
1. To try to locate or discover; search for: animals seeking prey.
2. To endeavor to obtain or reach: seek a college education.
3. To go to or toward: Water seeks its own level.
4. To inquire for; request: seek directions from a police officer.
5. To try; endeavor: seek to do good.
v.intr.
To make a search or investigation: Seek and you will find.

vb (mainly tr) , seeks, seeking or sought

1. (when: intr, often foll by for or after) to try to find by searching; look for: to seek a solution.
2. (also intr) to try to obtain or acquire: to seek happiness.
3. to attempt (to do something); try: I'm only seeking to help.
4. (also intr) to enquire about or request (something): to seek help.
5. to go or resort to: to seek the garden for peace.
6. an archaic word for explore

v. sought, seek•ing. v.t.

1. to go in search or quest of.
2. to try to discover, as by studying.
3. to try to obtain: to seek fame.
4. to try or attempt (usu. fol. by an infinitive): to seek to convince a person.
5. to ask for; request: to seek advice.
6. Archaic. to search or explore.
v.i.
7. to make inquiry.

If you seek something such as help, advice, or the solution to a problem, you try to obtain it.
I was seeking the help of someone who spoke French.
Always seek professional legal advice before entering into any agreement.
The past tense and past participle of seek is sought, not 'seeked'.
Some units and formations sought the earliest opportunity to surrender.
His views on the war were sought by the American press.
Seek is often used in writing, but you do not normally use it in conversation. Instead of saying that so
meone 'seeks' something, you usually say that they try to get it or try to find it.
I tried to get their support for a trade union.
They tried to find other work.
In modern English, you never say that someone seeks a person or an object. You say that they look
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I've been looking for you all over.
I looked for it for ages before I found it.

verb
1. look for, pursue, search for, be
after, hunt, go in search of, go in pursuit of, go gunning for, go in quest of They have had to see
k work as labourers.
2. request, invite, ask for, petition, plead for, solicit, beg for, petition
for The couple have sought help from marriage guidance counsellors.
3. try, attempt, aim, strive, endeavour, essay, aspire to, have a go
at (informal) He also denied that he would seek to annex the country.
Quotations
"Seek, and ye shall find" Bible: St. Matthew

1. To try to find something:

cast about, hunt, look, quest, search.
2. To strive toward a goal:
aim, aspire.
Idiom: set one's sights on.
3. To endeavor to obtain (something) by expressing one's needs or desires:
ask (for), request, solicit.
4. To make an attempt to do or make:
assay, attempt, endeavor, essay, strive, try.
Idioms: have a go at, have a shot at, have a whack at, make a stab at, take a crack at.

A. VT
1. (= look for) [+ work, refuge] → buscar; [+ candidate] → solicitar; [+ honour] → ambicionar
he has been sought in many countries → se le ha buscado en muchos países
it is much sought after → está muy cotizado
to seek death → buscar la muerte
the reason is not far to seek → no es difícil indicar la causa
to seek shelter (from) → buscar abrigo (de)
2. (= ask for) → pedir, solicitar
to seek advice from sb → pedir consejo a algn
the couple sought a second opinion → la pareja quiso tener una segunda opinión
3. (frm) (= attempt) to seek to do sth → tratar de or procurar hacer algo
B. VI (frm) to seek after or for → buscar
seek out VT + ADV → buscar

1. (sometimes with for) to try to find, get or achieve. He is seeking (for) an answer; You should seek
your lawyer's advice; She's seeking fame in the world of television.buscar
2. to try. These men are seeking to destroy the government.tratar de, intentar
sought after
wanted; asked for. This book is much sought after; a much sought-after book.buscado

A man who goes seeking should have some notion of what he goes out to seek. Had I any ideal by
which to test and measure the damsels of the world who were to pass before my critical choosing
eye?

ONCE upon a time, two little Fairies went out into the world, to seek their fortune.

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to keep looking for someone or something. I will continue to seek after the thief who stole my car. The
thief was seeking after a late-model sedan.

To endeavor to locate or obtain someone or something. Often used in passive constructions.The politi
cal party has sought after control of parliament for years.We've been seeking after a new HR manage
r, but none of the candidates have been a good fit so far.The new toy is expected to be heavily sought
after this holiday season.

To starve of
v.
To deprive someone or something of some resource, resulting in its depletion: Doctors tried to destroy
the cancerous cells by starving them of oxygen. The agency has been starved of money by people in
Congress who oppose it.

A calma
To appease
tr.v. ap·peased, ap·peas·ing, ap·peas·es
1.
a. To placate or attempt to placate (a threatening nation, for example) by granting concessions, often
at the expense of principle.
b. To calm, soothe, or quiet (someone): appeased the baby with a pacifier. See Synonyms at pacify.
2. To satisfy, relieve, or assuage: appease one's thirst.

To placate
To pacify
To allay
To conciliate
To disarm
To propitiate

Contact

To inquire
v. in·quired, in·quir·ing, in·quires
v.intr.
1. To seek information by asking a question: inquired about prices.
2. To make an inquiry or investigation: inquire into the extent of the corruption.
v.tr.
1. To ask, especially politely or formally: The host inquired why we were leaving so soon. See Synony
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2. To ask questions about (something); investigate or analyze: economists inquiring whether markets
behave differently during a recession.
Phrasal Verb:
inquire after
To ask about the health or condition of (someone).
1 inquirer - someone who asks a question
. asker, enquirer, querier, questioner
cross-examiner, cross-

questioner - someone who questions a witness carefully (especially about testimony given earlier)
examiner, quizzer, tester - someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
inquisitor, interrogator - a questioner who is excessively harsh
interviewer - a person who conducts an interview
headcounter, poll
taker, pollster, canvasser - someone who conducts surveys of public opinion; "a pollster conducts
public opinion polls"; "a headcounter counts heads"
speaker, talker, verbaliser, verbalizer, utterer - someone who expresses in language; someone
who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous); "the
speaker at commencement"; "an utterer of useful maxims"

To query
n. pl. que·ries
1. A question; an inquiry.
2. A doubt in the mind; a mental reservation.
3. A notation, usually a question mark, calling attention to an item in order to question its validity or ac
curacy.
tr.v. que·ried, que·ry·ing, que·ries
1. To express doubt or uncertainty about; question: query someone's motives.
2. To put a question to (a person). See Synonyms at ask.
3. To mark (an item) with a notation in order to question its validity or accuracy.
n, pl -ries
1. a question, esp one expressing doubt, uncertainty, or an objection
2. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a less common name for question mark
vb (tr) , -ries, -rying or -ried
3. to express uncertainty, doubt, or an objection concerning (something)
4. to express as a query: "What's up now?" she queried.
5. US to put a question to (a person); ask
[C17: from earlier quere, from Latin quaere ask!, from quaerere to seek, inquire]

n., pl. -ries, n.

1. a question; an inquiry.
2. mental reservation; doubt.
3. question mark (def. 1).
v.t.
4. to put as a question.
5. to question as doubtful or obscure: to query a statement.
6. to mark with a question mark.
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1
.

query - an instance of questioning; "there w

as a question about my training"; "we made i
nquiries of all those who were present"
enquiry, question, inquiry, interrogation
inquiring, questioning - a request for infor
mation
V 1. query - pose a question
e question
r wonder, inquire, enquire - have a wish or desire to
b know something; "He wondered who had built this be
autiful church"
interpellate - question formally about policy or gover
nment business
examine - question closely
pump - question persistently; "She pumped the witn
esses for information"
feel out, sound out, check
out - try to learn someone's opinions and intentions;
"I have to sound out the new professor"
debrief - put someone through a debriefing and mak
e him report; "The released hostages were debriefed
"
ask - address a question to and expect an answer fr
om; "Ask your teacher about trigonometry"; "The chil
dren asked me about their dead grandmother"

1. question, inquiry, problem, demand If you have any queries, please contact us.
2. doubt, suspicion, reservation, objection, hesitation, scepticism I read the query in the guide's
eyes.
verb
1. question, challenge, doubt, suspect, dispute, object to, distrust, mistrust, call into
question, disbelieve, feel uneasy about, throw doubt
on, harbour reservations about No one queried my decision.
2. ask, inquire or enquire, question 'Is there something else?' he queried.

A. N
1. (= question) → pregunta f (fig) (= doubt) → duda f, interrogante m or f
if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to call → si tiene alguna pregunta,
no dude en llamar
there are many queries about his suitability for the job → hay muchos interrogantes acerca
de su idoneidad para el puesto
2. (Gram) (= question mark) → signo m de interrogación
B. VT (= ask) → preguntar; (= doubt) → dudar de, expresar dudas acerca de; (= disagree with,
dispute) → cuestionar, poner en duda (Comput) → interrogar
to query sb about sth → preguntar a algn sobre algo
to query whether → dudar si ...
I would query that → dudo si eso es cierto, tengo mis dudas acerca de eso
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they queried the bill → pidieron explicaciones sobre la factura
do you query the evidence? → ¿tiene dudas acerca del testimonio?
C. CPD query language N → lenguaje m de interrogación

1. a question. In answer to your query about hotel reservations I am sorry to tell you that we have no
vacancies.pregunta
2. a question mark. You have omitted the query.signo de interrogación
verb
1. to question (a statement etc). I think the waiter has added up the bill wrongly – you should query
it.poner en duda, cuestionar
2. to ask. `What time does the train leave?' she queried.preguntar

"Do you live hereabouts?" Daylight repeated his query.

Hereabouts
adv.
In this general vicinity; around here.
1. (at, in or to) this place. He's here; Come here; He lives not far from here; Here they come; Here is /
Here's your lost book.aquí; ahí
2. at this time; at this point in an argument. Here she stopped speaking to wipe her eyes; Here is
where I disagree with you.entonces; llegado a ese punto; en este punto
3. beside one. My colleague here will deal with the matter.aquí presente
interjection
1. a shout of surprise, disapproval etc. Here! what do you think you're doing?oye, eh
2. a shout used to show that one is present. Shout `Here!' when I call your name.presente
ˌhereaˈbout(s) adverb
near this place. He lives somewhere hereabouts.por aquí
hereˈafter adverb
in legal language, after this; from now on. This concerns the will of John Smith, hereafter referred to
as `the deceased'. de aquí en adelante, a partir de ahora
the hereafter noun
the next world; life after death. el más allá
ˌhereˈby adverb
in legal language, now, by means of (eg this statement). I hereby declare that I will not be responsible
for any of her debts. por la presente
ˌhereˈin adverb
in legal language, in this (letter etc). Please complete the form enclosed herein.incluido, anexo, en
ésta
hereˈwith adverb
with this (letter etc). I am returning your passport herewith.adjunto, con esto
here and there
in, or to, various places. Books were scattered here and there. aquí y allá
here goes
I'm going to do something no matter what the consequences are. I've never tried diving before, but
here goes! vamos allá; que sea lo que Dios quiera
here's to interjection
used as a toast to the health, success etc of someone or something. Here's to the success of the new
company. a la salud de
here, there and everywhere
in, or to, a larger number of places; in all directions. People were running around here, there and
everywhere.por todas partes; en todas partes
here you are
here is what you want etc. Here you are. This is the book you were looking for. aquí está
neither here nor there
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. hereabout - in this general vicinity; "the people are friendly hereabouts"
hereabouts

Well
adv. bet·ter (bĕt′ər), best (bĕst)
1. In a good or proper manner: behaved well.
2. Skillfully or proficiently: dances well.
3. Satisfactorily or sufficiently: slept well.
4. Successfully or effectively: gets along well with people.
5. In a comfortable or affluent manner: lived well.
6. In a manner affording benefit or gain; advantageously: married well.
7. With reason or propriety; reasonably: can't very well say no.
8. In all likelihood; indeed: You may well need your umbrella.
9. In a prudent or sensible manner: You would do well to say nothing more.
10. In a close or familiar manner: knew them well.
11. In a favorable or approving manner: spoke well of them.
12. Thoroughly; completely: well cooked; cooked well.
13. Perfectly; clearly: I well understand your intentions.
14. To a suitable or appropriate degree: This product will answer your needs equally well.
15. To a considerable extent or degree: well over the estimate.
16. With care or attention: listened well.
17. Entirely; fully: well worth seeing.
adj. better, best
1. In a satisfactory condition; right or proper: All is well.
2.
a. Not ailing, infirm, or diseased; healthy. See Synonyms at healthy.
b. Cured or healed, as a wound.
c. Of or characterized by the maintenance of good health practices. Often used in combination: a well
-baby clinic; a well-child visit to the doctor.
3.
a. Advisable; prudent: It would be well not to ask.
b. Fortunate; good: It is well that you stayed.
interj.
1. Used to introduce a remark, resume a narrative, or fill a pause during conversation.
2. Used to express surprise.
Idioms:
as well
1. In addition; also: mentioned other matters as well.
2. With equal effect: I might as well go.
in well with Informal
In a position to influence or be favored by: He's in well with management.

adv, better or best

1. (often used in combination) in a satisfactory manner: the party went very well.
2. (often used in combination) in a good, skilful, or pleasing manner: she plays the violin well.
3. in a correct or careful manner: listen well to my words.
4. in a comfortable or prosperous manner: to live well.
5. (usually used with auxiliaries) suitably; fittingly: you can't very well say that.
6. intimately: I knew him well.
7. in a kind or favourable manner: she speaks well of you.
8. to a great or considerable extent; fully: to be well informed.
9. by a considerable margin: let me know well in advance.
10. (preceded by: could, might, or may) indeed: you may well have to do it yourself.
11. informal (intensifier): well safe.
12. all very well used ironically to express discontent, dissent, etc
13. as well
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b. (preceded by: may or might) with equal effect: you might as well come.
c. just as well preferable or advisable: it would be just as well if you paid me now.
14. just as well preferable or advisable: it would be just as well if you paid me now.
15. as well as in addition to
16. just leave well alone just leave well enough alone to refrain from interfering with something tha
t is satisfactory
17. well and good used to indicate calm acceptance, as of a decision: if you accept my offer, well an
d good.
18. well up in well acquainted with (a particular subject); knowledgeable about
adj (usually postpositive)
19. (when prenominal, usually used with a negative) in good health: I'm very well, thank you; he's not
a well man.
20. satisfactory, agreeable, or pleasing
21. prudent; advisable: it would be well to make no comment.
22. prosperous or comfortable
23. fortunate or happy: it is well that you agreed to go.
interj
a. an expression of surprise, indignation, or reproof
b. an expression of anticipation in waiting for an answer or remark
sentence connector
an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc: well, I don't think I will come.

adv., adj. compar. bet•ter, superl. best, adv.

1. in a good or satisfactory manner: Our plans are going well.
2. thoroughly, carefully, or soundly: Shake well before using.
3. in a moral or proper manner: to behave well.
4. commendably, meritoriously, or excellently: a difficult task well handled.
5. with propriety, justice, or reason: I could not well refuse.
6. with favor or approval: to think well of someone.
7. comfortably or prosperously: to live well.
8. to a considerable extent or degree: a sum well over the amount agreed upon.
9. with great or intimate knowledge: to know a person well.
10. certainly; without doubt: I cry easily, as you well know.
11. with good nature; without rancor: He took the joke well.
adj.
12. in good health; sound in body and mind: He is not a well man.
13. satisfactory, pleasing, or good: All is well with us.
14. proper, fitting, or gratifying: It is well that you didn't go.
15. in a satisfactory position; well-off: I am very well as I am.
interj.
16. (used to express surprise, reproof, etc.): Well! There's no need to shout.
17. (used to introduce a sentence, resume a conversation, etc.): Well, it's time to go home.
n.
18. well-being; good fortune; success: to wish well to someone.
Idioms:
1. as well, in addition; also; too.
2. as well as, as much or as truly as; equally as: witty as well as kind.
3. leave well enough alone, to avoid changing something that is satisfactory.

1. 'good'
Something that is good is pleasant, acceptable, or satisfactory. The comparative form of good is bett
er. The superlative form is best.
Your French is better than mine.
This is the best cake I've ever eaten.
2. 'well'
Good is never an adverb. If you want to say that something is done to a high standard or to a great ex
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She speaks English well.
I don't know him very well.
See well
The comparative form of well is better. The superlative form is best.
I changed seats so I could see better.
Use the method that works best for you.

1. used before a statement

In conversation, people sometimes say well when they are about to make a statement. Well can sho
w that someone is hesitating or uncertain, but sometimes it has no meaning at all.
'Is that right?' – 'Well, I think so.'
In conversation, people also use well when they are correcting something they have just said.
We walked along in silence; well, not really silence, because she was humming.
It took me years, well months at least, to realise that he'd lied to me.
2. used as an adverb
Well is very commonly an adverb.
You use well to say that something is done to a high standard or to a great extent.
He handled it well.
The strategy has worked very well in the past.
You use well to emphasize some -ed participles when they are part of a passive construction.
You seem to be well liked at work.
When well is used with an -
ed participle like this to make a compound adjective that comes before a noun, the compound usually
has a hyphen.
She was seen having dinner with a well-known actor.
This is a very well-established custom.
When the compound adjective comes after a verb, don't use a hyphen.
The author is well known in his native country of Scotland.
Their routine of a morning walk was well established.
You also use well in front of some prepositions such as ahead of and behind.
The candidate is well ahead of his rivals in the opinion polls.
The border now lay well behind them.
When well is an adverb, its comparative and superlative forms are better and best.
People are better housed than ever before.
What works best is a balanced, sensible diet.
3. used as an adjective
Well is also an adjective. If you are well, you are healthy and not ill.
She looked well.
'How are you?' – 'I'm very well, thank you.'
Most British speakers do not use well in front of a noun. They don't say, for example, 'He's a well man
'. They say 'He's well'. However, American and Scottish speakers sometimes use well in front of a no
un.
When well is an adjective, it does not have a comparative form. However, you can use better to say t
hat the health of a sick person has improved. When better is used like this, it means 'less ill'.
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Better is more commonly used to say that someone has completely recovered from an illness or injur
y.
I hope you'll be better soon.
Her cold was better.
See better
4. 'as well'
You use as well when you are giving more information about something.
Fresh fruit is healthier than tinned fruit. And it tastes nicer as well.
The woman laughed, and Jayah giggled as well.

adverb
1. skilfully, expertly, adeptly, with skill, professionally, correctly, properly, effectively, efficientl
y, adequately, admirably, ably, conscientiously, proficiently All the team members played well.
skilfully badly, incompetently, incorrectly, ineptly, sloppily, inexpertly, ham-fistedly, unskilfully
2. satisfactorily, nicely, smoothly, successfully, capitally, pleasantly, happily, famously (inform
al), splendidly, agreeably, like nobody's
business (informal), in a satisfactory manner I thought the interview went very well.
satisfactorily badly, wrongly, poorly, inadequately
3. thoroughly, completely, fully, carefully, effectively, efficiently, rigorously Mix all the ingredient
s well.
4. intimately, closely, completely, deeply, fully, personally, profoundly How well do you know hi
m?
intimately somewhat, slightly, vaguely
5. carefully, closely, minutely, fully, comprehensively, accurately, in detail, in
depth, extensively, meticulously, painstakingly, rigorously, scrupulously, assiduously, intensi
vely, from top to
bottom, methodically, attentively, conscientiously, exhaustively This is obviously a man who's st
udied his subject well.
6. favourably, highly, kindly, warmly, enthusiastically, graciously, approvingly, admiringly, with
admiration, appreciatively, with praise, glowingly, with approbation He speaks very well of you.
favourably unfavourably, coldly, unkindly, disapprovingly, unsympathetically, gracelessly
7. considerably, easily, very
much, significantly, substantially, markedly Franklin did not turn up until well after midnight.
8. fully, highly, greatly, completely, amply, very
much, thoroughly, considerably, sufficiently, substantially, heartily, abundantly I am well aware
of how much she has suffered.
9. possibly, probably, certainly, reasonably, conceivably, justifiably The murderer may well be s
omeone who was close to the victim.
10. decently, right, kindly, fittingly, fairly, easily, correctly, properly, readily, politely, suitably, g
enerously, justly, in all fairness, genially, civilly, hospitably My parents always treated me well.
decently unfairly, unjustly, unsuitably
11. prosperously, comfortably, splendidly, in comfort, in (the lap of) luxury, flourishingly, witho
ut hardship We manage to live very well on our combined salaries.
12. harmoniously, nicely, pleasantly, happily, politely, famously (informal), amicably, amiably, a
greeably, peaceably, genially, like a house on fire (informal) Her friends all get on well together.
adjective
1. healthy, strong, sound, fit, blooming, robust, hale, hearty, in good health, alive and
kicking, fighting fit (informal), in fine fettle, up to par, fit as a fiddle, able-bodied, in good
condition I hope you're well.
healthy poorly, ill, sick, weak, run-down, ailing, frail, feeble, sickly, unwell, below
par, infirm, under-the-weather, at death's door, green about the
gills, crook (Austral. & N.Z. informal)
2. satisfactory, good, right, fine, happy, fitting, pleasing, bright, useful, lucky, proper, thriving, f
lourishing, profitable, fortunate He was satisfied that all was well.
satisfactory wrong, unsuccessful, unsatisfactory, going badly
3. advisable, useful, proper, prudent, agreeable It would be well to check the facts before you spea
k out.
advisable inadvisable, unfitting, improper

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as well also, too, in addition, moreover, besides, to boot, into the
bargain I like the job, and the people I work with are very nice as well.
as well as including, along with, in addition to, not to mention, at the same time as, over and
above food and other goods, as well as energy supplies such as gas and oil

Scrupulously
adj.
1. Conscientious and exact; painstaking. See Synonyms at meticulous.
2. Having scruples; principled.
Adv 1 scrupulously - with extreme conscientiousness; "he came religiously every morning at 8 o'cl
. . ock"
conscientiously, religiously

careful in attending to detail, doing nothing wrong, dishonest etc. He is scrupulous in his handling of
the accounts; scrupulous attention to instructions.escrupuloso
ˈscrupulously adverb
escrupulosamente
ˈscrupulousness noun
escrúpulos, escrupulosidad

A brilliant frigate captain, a man of sound judgment, of dashing bravery and of serene
mind, scrupulously concerned for the welfare and honour of the navy, he missed a larger fame only
by the chances of the service.

But a day or two after, you look about you, and prick your ears in this self-same ship; and were it not
for the tell-tale boats and try-works, you would all but swear you trod some silent merchant vessel,
with a most scrupulously neat commander

The men were of all sorts, old and young, tall and short; but every one had tried to make himself
smart for the interview with the manager: they had carefully brushed hair and scrupulously clean
hands.

They wore every variety of dress, from that of the desperate thimble-rig bully, with velvet waistcoat,
fancy neckerchief, gilt chains, and filagreed buttons, to that of the scrupulously inornate clergyman,
than which nothing could be less liable to suspicion.

Grose slowly got up, and I scrupulously added: "Unless, of course, we can prevent!"

To prevent
v. pre·vent·ed, pre·vent·ing, pre·vents
v.tr.
1. To keep from happening; avert: took steps to prevent the strike.
2. To keep (a person or thing) from doing something; impede: prevented us from winning; prevented t
he disease from spreading.
3. Archaic
a. To anticipate or counter in advance.
b. To come before; precede.
v.intr.
To present an obstacle: There will be a picnic if nothing prevents.

pre·vent′a·bil′i·ty, pre·vent′i·bil′i·ty n.
pre·vent′a·ble, pre·vent′i·ble adj.
pre·vent′er n.

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Synonyms: prevent, preclude, avert, obviate, forestall
These verbs mean to stop or hinder something from happening, especially by advance planning or act
ion. Prevent implies anticipatory counteraction: "Some contemporaries believed that capitalism and th
e rise of an international economy would prevent war among 'civilized' states" (John Howard Morrow).
To preclude is to exclude the possibility of an event or action: "a tranquillity which ... his wife's presenc
e would have precluded" (John Henry Newman).
Avert and obviate imply that something, such as a difficulty or necessity, has been removed or avoide
d: The pilot's quick thinking averted an accident. The short duration of the journey obviated the need f
or large food supplies. Forestall usually suggests anticipatory measures taken to counteract, neutraliz
e, or nullify the effects of something: We installed an alarm system to forestall break-ins.

v.t.
1. to keep from occurring; stop: to prevent illness.
2. to stop from doing something: There is nothing to prevent us from going.
3. Archaic.
a. to act ahead of; forestall.
b. to precede.
c. to anticipate.
v.i.
4. to interpose a hindrance: We will come if nothing prevents.
1. 'prevent'
If someone or something prevents you from doing something, they do not allow you to do it.
My only idea was to prevent him from speaking.
Cotton mittens will prevent the baby from scratching his own face.
2. 'protect'
You do not use 'prevent' to say that something keeps you safe from something unpleasant or harmful.
The word you use is protect.
Babies are protected against diseases like measles by their mother's milk.
She had his umbrella to protect her from the rain.

V 1 prevent - keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest
e . answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
r foreclose, forestall, preclude, forbid
b make
unnecessary, save - make unnecessary an expenditure or effort; "This will save money"; "I'll sa
ve you the trouble"; "This will save you a lot of time"
deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, avert, stave off, ward
off, avoid, debar, obviate - prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a c
onfrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
blockade, obstruct, stymie, stymy, embarrass, hinder, block - hinder or prevent the progress
or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
frustrate, scotch, thwart, foil, baffle, bilk, cross, spoil - hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, o
r desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"
; "foil your opponent"
kibosh, stop, block, halt - stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the pro
cess"
2 prevent - stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state; "We m
. ust prevent the cancer from spreading"; "His snoring kept me from falling asleep"; "Keep the chil
d from eating the marbles"
keep
defend - be on the defensive; act against an attack
keep - hold and prevent from leaving; "The student was kept after school"

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 keep out, shut
out, exclude, shut - prevent from entering; shut out; "The trees were shutting out all sunlight"; "
This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country"
hold - keep from departing; "Hold the taxi"; "Hold the horse"
keep away - prevent from coming close; "I tried to keep the child away from the pool"
blank - keep the opposing (baseball) team from winning
hinder, impede - be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project"
rain out, wash out - prevent or interrupt due to rain; "The storm had washed out the game"
allow, let, permit - make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to h
appen; "This permits the water to rush in"; "This sealed door won't allow the water come into the
basement"; "This will permit the rain to run off"
verb stop, avoid, frustrate, restrain, check, bar, block, anticipate, hamper, foil, inhibit, head
off, avert, thwart, intercept, hinder, obstruct, preclude, impede, counteract, ward
off, balk, stave off, forestall, defend against, obviate, nip in the
bud These methods prevent pregnancy. We took steps to prevent it happening.
help, encourage, support, allow, urge, permit, incite

To prohibit from occurring by advance planning or action:

avert, forestall, forfend, obviate, preclude, rule out, stave off, ward (off).
Idiom: nip in the bud.

1. (= avert) (by taking precautions) [+ accident, disaster, death, war, pregnancy] → prevenir, evitar;
[+ illness] → prevenir
we want to prevent a recurrence of yesterday's violence → queremos evitar que
la violencia desplegada ayer se repita → queremos prevenir or evitar una repetición de
la violencia desplegada ayer
2. (= impede, put a stop to) [+ crime, corruption] → impedir; [+ attempt] → prevenir, impedir
installations to prevent any attempt to
escape → instalaciones fpl para prevenir or impedir cualquier intento de huida
bodyguards prevented his attempt to shoot the
president → unos guardaespaldas hicieron fracasar su intento de disparar al presidente
to prevent the spread of AIDS/nuclear
weapons → impedir la propagación del SIDA/la proliferación de las armas nucleares
to prevent sb (from) doing sth; prevent sb's doing sth → impedir que algn haga algo
I can't prevent him (from) leaving the country; I can't prevent his leaving the country → no
puedo impedir que se vaya del país
don't let this prevent you from going → no dejes que esto te impida ir
she bit her lip to prevent herself from crying out → se mordió el labio para no gritar

to stop (someone doing something or something happening). He prevented me from going.impedir

preˈvention (-ʃən) noun
the act of preventing. a society for the prevention of road accidents.prevención
preˈventive (-tiv) adjective
that helps to prevent illness etc. preventive medicine.preventivo

To impede
tr.v. im·ped·ed, im·ped·ing, im·pedes
To retard or obstruct the progress of. See Synonyms at hinder1.

V 1 impede - be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project"
e .
hinder

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r obturate, occlude, close
b up, impede, obstruct, jam, block - block passage through; "obstruct the path"

prevent, keep - stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state;
"We must prevent the cancer from spreading"; "His snoring kept me from falling asleep"; "Keep
the child from eating the marbles"

inhibit - limit, block, or decrease the action or function of; "inhibit the action of the enzyme"; "i
nhibit the rate of a chemical reaction"

interfere - come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle; "Your talking interferes with my wo

rk!"

set back - slow down the progress of; hinder; "His late start set him back"

hobble - hamper the action or progress of; "The chairman was hobbled by the all-
powerful dean"

stunt - check the growth or development of; "You will stunt your growth by building all these m
uscles"

2 impede - block passage through; "obstruct the path"

.
obturate, occlude, close up, obstruct, jam, block

block off, blockade - obstruct access to

barricado, barricade - block off with barricades

barricade - prevent access to by barricading; "The street where the President lives is always bar
ricaded"

asphyxiate, suffocate, stifle, choke - impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of; "Th
e foul air was slowly suffocating the children"

tie
up - restrain from moving or operating normally; "Traffic is tied up for miles around the bridge
where the accident occurred"

dam, dam up - obstruct with, or as if with, a dam; "dam the gorges of the Yangtse River"

block out, screen - prevent from entering; "block out the strong sunlight"

earth up, land up - block with earth, as after a landslide

barricade, block, block up, blockade, block

off, bar, stop - render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the
busy road"

clog, clog up, congest, choke off, foul, back

up, choke - become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "Th
e water pipe is backed up"

hinder, impede - be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project"

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impede
verb hinder, stop, slow (down), check, bar, block, delay, hold
up, brake, disrupt, curb, restrain, hamper, thwart, clog, obstruct, retard, encumber, cumber, throw
a spanner in the works of (Brit. informal) Fallen rocks are impeding the progress of rescue workers.
help, further, aid, advance, promote, assist

1. To interfere with the progress of:

bog (down), encumber, hinder, hold back, obstruct.
Idiom: get in the way of.
2. To stop or prevent passage of:
bar, block, dam, obstruct.
Idiom: be in the way of.

to prevent or delay the start or progress of. Progress on the building of the road was impeded by a fall
of rock.impedir
impediment (imˈpedimənt) noun
1. something that delays or prevents. impedimento, obstáculo, estorbo
2. a small fault in a person's speech. A stammer is a speech impediment. defecto del habla

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