Tag: verb

(+ object) to sing or play a love song outdoors at night for (someone) He serenaded her from the garden below her window. — sometimes used figuratively The crickets serenaded us all night long.

To rebuff something, such as an offer or suggestion, is to reject or criticize it sharply. One can also rebuff a person by rudely rejecting or refusing them. When their request was immediately rebuffed by upper management, the staff was Read More …

(+ object) to raise (something) especially by using ropes or machinery hoist the sail/flag The steel girders were hoisted into place and securely welded. The engine was hoisted out with a winch. The cargo was hoisted up onto the ship.

To gossip is to talk about the personal lives of other people. The two siblings often gossip with each other about their neighbors via texting.

(+ object) to make (someone) feel unhappy or annoyed What I said obviously displeased her. = She was obviously displeased by what I said. — opposite PLEASE

To deride someone or something is to subject them to usually harsh and bitter insults or criticism. Although derided by classmates for his insistence that he would be a millionaire by the age of 25, he achieved his goal when 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 …

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 …

To countermand an order is to revoke it, especially by giving a new order. Orders to blow up the bridge were countermanded by local officials.