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| active |
used in grammar to describe a form of the verb that emphasizes the person or thing who performs the action. In the sentence "John ate the apple," the verb "ate" is in an active form. In the sentence "The apple was eaten by John," the verb is in a passive form. [1/2 definitions] |
| adverb |
a word that describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or whole sentence. When a word is an adverb, it describes how or when or where we do things. Words like "tomorrow," "here," "there," "slowly," and "usually" are adverbs. Adverbs also go in front of other adverbs or adjectives to describe those words. |
| blazon |
to describe or depict (a coat of arms) with proper heraldic terms or details. [1/4 definitions] |
| build up |
to describe or conceive of (someone or something) in an extremely positive light. [1/5 definitions] |
| caption |
the words that describe a picture in a magazine, book, or newspaper. |
| categorize |
to describe or understand by assigning to a category. [1/2 definitions] |
| characterize |
to describe the particular character or qualities of; give certain characteristics to. [1/2 definitions] |
| clear |
used to describe the sky when there are no clouds or when there is little pollution or dust. [1/4 definitions] |
| compare |
to note or describe the similarities or differences of. [1/4 definitions] |
| computing |
the science and study of algorithmic processes that describe and transform information. [1/2 definitions] |
| consider |
to describe or talk about in a thoughtful way, looking at various aspects of a particular subject. [1/7 definitions] |
| crippled |
a word used to describe a person or animal who is not able to use their arms or legs. |
| define |
to describe the nature of. [1/2 definitions] |
| delineate |
to describe or portray in precise or vivid detail. [1/2 definitions] |
| demonstrate |
to explain or describe, especially by modeling or using many examples. [1/4 definitions] |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| detail |
to describe or tell with all the particulars. [1/3 definitions] |
| double-digit |
of, pertaining to, or denoting a rate greater than ten and less than one hundred percent, esp. used to describe a high inflation rate. |
| duodecimal |
of, concerning, or based on twelve or twelfths (used esp. to describe a number system with twelve instead of ten digits). [1/3 definitions] |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail (often fol. by "upon"). |
| fable |
to describe or recount as though true. [1/4 definitions] |
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