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- pronunciation:
- re
skyu
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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verb |
| inflections: |
rescues, rescuing, rescued |
| definition: |
to make someone safe again; bring out of a dangerous situation.
The firefighters rescued three people from the burning building.- synonyms:
- free, help, save
- similar words:
- relieve
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| related words: |
release |
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| derivations: |
rescuable (adj.), rescuer (n.) |
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