Tag: verb

(+ object) 1 : to make (clothing that is measured to fit a particular person) I had my suit tailored. 2 : to make or change (something) so that it meets a special need or purpose They tailored the show Read More …

1 : to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position (+ object) The storekeeper carefully aligned (=lined up) the cans on the shelf. He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw Read More …

1 : to bring (someone or something) back to a normal, healthy condition after an illness, injury, drug problem, etc. (+ object) The clinic rehabilitates drug addicts. He’s still rehabilitating the knee he injured last summer. They try to rehabilitate Read More …

Abhor is synonymous with loathe. Something or someone who is abhorred is regarded with extreme disgust or hatred. Mariah is an animal rights activist who abhors any and all mistreatment of animals.

1 : (+ object) : to remove (money) from a bank account She withdrew $200 from her checking account. 2 : (+ object) : to take (something) back so that it is no longer available The pills were withdrawn (=recalled) Read More …

(no object) to want to have or achieve something (such as a particular career or level of success) — often + to Both young men aspire to careers in medicine. (=both young men want to have careers in medicine) She Read More …

(+ object) 1 : to uncover (something) by digging away and removing the earth that covers it They excavated an ancient city. It is the first site to be excavated in this area. 2 a : to dig a large Read More …

Supersede is a verb meaning “to take the place of (someone or something that is considered old, inferior, or no longer useful).” It is used synonymously with replace and displace. This edition of the manual supersedes the previous one.

(+ 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 …