Tag: collocations

praek tihs

transitive verb
definition 1:  to do or observe habitually or customarily.
example:  All of her family members practice yoga.

definition 2:  to repeatedly do or perform (something) to become skillful.
example:  The band practiced the song until they could play it well.
example:  If you practice your serve, your tennis game will improve.
example:  You should practice parking the car a few more times before you take the driver’s test.
example:  Another actor helped him practice saying his lines for the play.

definition 3:  to pursue (an occupation or activity)
example:  She practices law and her sister practices medicine.

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pronunciation:    kuhl chər
part of speech:    noun

definition:             the sum of the language, customs, beliefs, and art considered characteristic of a particular group of people.
example:               The Catholic church has played a large role in the development of French culture.
example:               The drive-in movie was a part of American culture that seems lost now. 

Collocations:    Words often used in combination with the noun culture…. (more…)

dih skuhs

transitive verb
definition:  to talk together about; confer on.
example:  We discussed plans for the new building at the meeting today.
example:  Let’s discuss this matter further before we make a decision.
example:  These are some of the topics we’ll be discussing in class this semester.
example:  We discussed redecorating the apartment, but we never made a decision.

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