Category: Verbs

Verb > Deflect 1 : a (+ object) : to cause (something that is moving) to change direction armor that can deflect bullets The goalie deflected the ball with his hands. b : (no object) : to hit something and Read More …

Verb > Quarrel (no object) to argue about or disagree with something The children quarrel all the time. She and her husband are always quarreling about/over money. I don’t want to quarrel with you. I won’t quarrel (=disagree) with your Read More …

Verb > Restore (+ object) 1 : to give back (someone or something that was lost or taken) : to return (someone or something) — often + to The police restored the stolen purse to its owner. The police restored Read More …

Verb > Blossom 1 : to produce flowers he trees have finished blossoming. (=blooming, flowering) 2 : to change, grow, and develop full Their friendship began to blossom (=bloom, flower, flourish) during the summer. Their friendship blossomed into romance. heir Read More …

Verb > Cooperate (no object) 1 : to work together : to work with another person or group to do something It will be much easier if everyone cooperates. Several organizations cooperated in the relief efforts. The country agreed to Read More …

Verb > Dehydrate somewhat technical 1 (+ object) : to remove water or moisture from (something, such as food) Salt dehydrates the meat and keeps it from spoiling. 2 : to lose too much water (no object) Athletes drink lots Read More …

Verb > Indicate 1 (+ object) : to show (something) Our records indicate a depth of 3,000 feet here. Studies indicate (that) this chemical could cause cancer. The map indicates where the treasure is buried. – to show that (something) Read More …

Verb > Uproot (+ object) 1 : to pull (a plant and its root) completely out of the ground uproot a vine Many trees were uprooted by the storm. 2 : to remove (something) completely Will we ever be able Read More …