Foist, which is almost always used with on or upon, is used when someone forces another person to accept something, usually something that is not good or is not wanted. Foist can also mean “to pass off as genuine or Read More …
Foist, which is almost always used with on or upon, is used when someone forces another person to accept something, usually something that is not good or is not wanted. Foist can also mean “to pass off as genuine or Read More …
(noncount) informal care and attention that is given to make someone feel better, to improve the bad condition of something, etc. He just needed some rest and a little TLC. It’s an old house that needs some TLC. – TLC Read More …
1 : (more therapeutic; most therapeutic) : producing good effects on your body or mind the therapeutic benefits of yoga Gardening can be very therapeutic. 2 : of or relating to the treatment of illness a therapeutic diet the therapeutic Read More …
1 : (with object) : to organize and send out (people or things) to be used for a particular purpose The troops were deployed for battle. They plan to deploy more American soldiers over the next six months. Two scientists Read More …
To glean is to gather or collect something bit by bit, or in a gradual way. Glean can also be used to mean “to search (something) carefully” and “to find out.” Neil has a collection of antique tools gleaned from Read More …
Symposium can refer either to a formal meeting at which experts discuss a particular topic, or to a collection of articles on a particular subject. Symposium has two plural forms: symposia and symposiums. Professors and graduate students attended a three-day Read More …
(count) 1 : a group of flowers that are picked and often tied together The bride carried a bouquet of white and red roses. 2 : a particular and usually pleasant smell of flowers or wine The wine has a Read More …