Verb – Necessitate When you think of how something “necessary” is needed, and how a “necessity” is a thing that you need, then it makes sense that they both trace back to the Latin necesse, meaning “unavoidable,” or more literally, Read More …
Verb – Necessitate When you think of how something “necessary” is needed, and how a “necessity” is a thing that you need, then it makes sense that they both trace back to the Latin necesse, meaning “unavoidable,” or more literally, Read More …
(+ object) 1 a : to fasten (something) with pegs Is the tent pegged down all the way? (Brit) She was outside pegging the laundry to the clothesline. b : to put a peg into (something) He pegged the boards. Read More …
Verb – Dishearten (+ object) to cause (a person or group of people) to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to discourage (someone) The conflict between their families disheartened them. — often used as (be) disheartened I was disheartened by Read More …
Verb – Abate This word has Latin roots that mean “to beat to,” as in “to beat back, to make less powerful, or to become smaller.” “To become smaller” is the meaning that survived as the Latin abbatere became the Read More …
Verb – Sandwich (+ object) somewhat informal to put (someone or something) in the space between two other things or people — usually used as (be) sandwiched between The little boy was sandwiched between his brother and sister in the Read More …
Verb – Comprehend (+ object) somewhat formal to understand (something, such as a difficult or complex subject) He is able to fully comprehend (=understand completely) what is happening and react appropriately. — often used in negative statements They are unable Read More …
Verb – Blend 1 (+ object) : to mix (things) thoroughly and usually with good results Blend the fruit, yogurt, and milk (together). blend caramel with chocolate The music blends traditional and modern melodies. She blends psychology and crime in Read More …