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Common Verbs — Lesson 14
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resist
rɪˈzɪst
Elude, especially in a baffling way — I couldn't resist the chocolate cake.
I couldn't resist the chocolate cake.
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restore
rɪˈstɔːr
Return to its original or usable and functioning condition — they restored the old building to its former glory.
They restored the old building to its former glory.
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restrict
rɪˈstrɪkt
Place restrictions on — speed limits restrict how fast you can drive on the highway.
The new law restricts smoking in public places.
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retain
rɪˈteɪn
Hold back within — she has the ability to retain information very quickly.
The company retained its most experienced staff.
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retire
rɪˈtaɪr
Go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position — I usually retire around 11 o'clock at night.
She decided to retire at 65 after 40 years of teaching.
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reveal
rɪˈviːl
Make visible — she refused to reveal her age.
She refused to reveal her age.
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satisfy
ˈsætəsfaɪ
Meet the requirements or expectations of — the meal satisfied my hunger.
The meal satisfied my hunger.
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seem
siːm
Give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect — they seem to be enjoying the party.
She seems happy today.
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seize
siːz
Take hold of; grab — the police seized the criminal's weapons.
The police seized the criminal's weapons.
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sew
soʊ
Fasten by sewing; do needlework — can you sew this tear in my shirt?
I need to sew a button on my jacket.
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shut
ʃʌt
Move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut — shut your book now.
Please shut the door.
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sing
sɪŋ
Deliver by singing — the birds sing every morning.
She likes to sing in the shower.
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