Tag: verb

1 : (+ object) : to make (something) cover, involve, or affect the entire world The economy has become globalized. globalize a company’s operations 2 : (no object) of a business : to begin to operate throughout the world The Read More …

1 : (no object) : to become worse as time passes The weather gradually deteriorated (=worsened) as the day went on. Her health continues to deteriorate. (=decline) efforts to save a deteriorating rain forest The disagreement deteriorated into a fight. Read More …

to add accessories to (something, such as clothing) (+ object) an outfit accessorized with a pair of diamond earrings (no object) a stylish young woman who knows how to accessorize

(+ object) to make (someone’s hair) untidy She tousled the little boy’s hair.

To faze someone is to disturb their composure. Faze is a synonym of disconcert and daunt. My grandfather was a stolid individual who was not easily fazed by life’s troubles.

(+ object) 1 : to exist or be done in order to remind people of (an important event or person from the past) The festival commemorates the town’s founding. The plaque commemorates the battle that took place here 200 years Read More …

1 : to give up (something that you want to keep) especially in order to get or do something else or to help someone (+ object) She’s had to sacrifice a lot for her family. He sacrificed his personal life Read More …

Mesmerize means “to hold the attention of someone entirely; to interest or amaze someone so much that nothing else is seen or noticed.” The word is often used in the phrase “be mesmerized.” The crowd was mesmerized by the flawlessly Read More …

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 suddenly change direction Read More …