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tire1

tire1

 
 
pronunciation:
taIr
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
phrases:
tire out
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: tires, tiring, tired
definition 1: to reduce the strength and energy of; make weary.
The rugged hike tired the new recruits.She enjoyed her grandchildren's visit although it tired her a great deal.
synonyms:
exhaust, fatigue, poop, tucker, waste, weary
similar words:
devitalize, drain, enervate, fag, overdo, prostrate, sap, weaken, wind
definition 2: to drain the interest or tax the patience of; bore.
The excessively long lecture tired even the most interested students.
synonyms:
bore
similar words:
exasperate, exhaust, jade, wear, weary
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: to grow weak, fatigued, or sleepy.
He's elderly now and tires quickly.
synonyms:
burn out, exhaust, fatigue, poop out, weary
similar words:
droop, waste, weaken
definition 2: to lose patience or interest; become bored (usu. fol. by "of").
They tire of their work, but there are no better jobs available.
synonyms:
weary
similar words:
languish
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