Tag: collocations

rih port

noun

definition:  a statement or account of something, usually detailed.
example:  I did a good deal of research on the subject and then wrote up my report.
example:  The report on India included some interesting statistics.
example:  Did you hear the news report last night?
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pronunciation:   dih ve ləp
part of speech:    transitive verb

definition 1: to bring out the potential of; advance to a more complete or more effective condition.
example: The coach is attempting to develop the team this year so that it can contend for the championship.
example: It took time and great effort to develop the land for crops.
example:  She has a certain natural talent, but she needs to develop it.

definition 2:  to cause to gain strength; cause to grow.
example: Doing these exercises will develop your leg muscles.

definition 3: to add detail to; elaborate.
example:  He is developing the plot for his new novel.

definition 4: to bring into being or operation; generate.
example: Our company is developing a new product that we hope to launch next year.

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pronunciation:    ə dres
part of speech:     transitive verb

definition 1: to communicate with; speak to.
example: When he said that, he was addressing me, not you.
example: The President will address the full Congress next week.

definition 2: to direct attention to; deal with or be concerned with.
example: The council boldly addressed problems that had been ignored in the past.
example: The mayor promised to address the issue during his first year in office. 

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