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Common Verbs — Lesson 7

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discover

dɪˈskʌvər

Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of — columbus discovered America in 1492.

Columbus discovered America in 1492.

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dizzy

ˈdɪzi

Make dizzy or giddy — the heat made her feel dizzy and nauseous.

I felt dizzy after spinning around on the merry-go-round.

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dominate

ˈdɑːmɪneɪt

Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance — the home team dominated the match from the beginning.

The home team dominated the match from the beginning.

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dull

dʌl

Make dull in appearance — be careful with that dull knife.

The movie was so dull that I fell asleep.

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edit

ˈedɪt

Prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting — I need to edit this document before sending it.

I need to edit this document before sending it.

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educate

ˈɛdʒəkeɪt

Give an education to — she educated her children at home.

She educated her children at home.

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emerge

ɪˈmɜːrdʒ

Come out into view, as from concealment — the sun emerged from behind the clouds.

The sun emerged from behind the clouds.

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enable

ɪˈneɪbəl

Render capable or able for some task — this feature enables users to save their progress automatically.

This feature enables users to save their progress automatically.

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enclose

ɪnˈkloʊz

Enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering — please enclose a copy of your ID with the application.

The garden is enclosed by a high wall.

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encourage

ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ

Contribute to the progress or growth of — she encouraged me to apply for the job.

She encouraged me to apply for the job.

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endorse

ɪnˈdɔːrs

Be behind; approve of — she asked him to endorse the document before signing it.

The famous actor was endorsed by several environmental organizations.

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enforce

ɪnˈfɔːrs

Ensure observance of laws and rules — the police enforce the law.

The police enforce the law.

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