1 : not shared : available to only one person or group We have exclusive use of the beach. (=we are the only ones who can use the beach) The company has exclusive rights to (use) the logo. an exclusive Read More …
1 : not shared : available to only one person or group We have exclusive use of the beach. (=we are the only ones who can use the beach) The company has exclusive rights to (use) the logo. an exclusive Read More …
1 (+ object) : to make (someone or something) go under the surface of water or some other liquid : to cover (someone or something) with a liquid After boiling the broccoli, submerge it in ice water to stop the Read More …
Tendentious is a formal word used disapprovingly to describe someone or something expressing a strongly biased point of view in a way that may cause argument. The book proved to be a tendentious account of the town’s history, written to Read More …
1 : a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations (noncount) The soldier’s actions constitute a breach of military protocol. (count) They did not follow the proper diplomatic protocols. What is Read More …
(no object) 1 : to become less strong or intense The pain/swelling will subside in a couple of hours. After his anger had subsided, he was able to look at things rationally. We’ll have to wait until the wind/storm/rain subsides. Read More …