abandon |
to allow (oneself) to be taken over completely by emotions or impulses. [1/6 definitions] |
abandon ship |
to extricate oneself from a situation where danger or failure seems imminent, often at the expense of loyalty to a group or cause. [1/2 definitions] |
abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (esp. oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
ablution |
a washing or cleansing of oneself, esp. as part of a religious observance or ritual. [1/2 definitions] |
about-face |
to turn to the opposite direction, opinion, or the like; reverse oneself. [1/3 definitions] |
absent |
to take (oneself) away. [1/4 definitions] |
accommodate |
to fulfill the needs of (others) by adapting oneself. [1/6 definitions] |
accustom |
to cause (oneself or another) to become used to something through use or experience. habituate. |
acquit |
to conduct (oneself) as required or indicated. [1/3 definitions] |
act |
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular manner. [1/14 definitions] |
action |
(usu. pl.) manner of behaving or conducting oneself. [1/8 definitions] |
activity |
a specific way of occupying oneself. [1/4 definitions] |
addict |
to devote (oneself) to something habitually. [1/4 definitions] |
adjust |
to fit into or adapt oneself to conditions (often fol. by "to"). [1/5 definitions] |
adjustable |
able to adjust; able to change or adapt oneself. [1/2 definitions] |
affiance |
to promise or pledge (oneself) to marry; betroth. |
affiliate |
to associate or connect (oneself) as a subordinate member or branch (usu. fol. by "with"). [1/4 definitions] |
air one's dirty linen in public |
to make public embarrassing or shameful private facts about oneself or others. |
align |
to bring (oneself) into agreement, usu. with a viewpoint; to ally. [1/6 definitions] |
alter ego |
a second self or another aspect of oneself. [1/2 definitions] |
amass |
to gather or accumulate for oneself. [1/3 definitions] |