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Common Verbs — Lesson 27

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adjusts

əˈdʒʌsts

Alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard — he quickly adjusts his schedule to accommodate the meeting.

She adjusts the temperature on the thermostat every morning.

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administer

ədˈmɪnɪstɚ

Work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of — a committee was set up to administer the new program.

She administers the company's finances.

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administered

ədˈmɪnɪstərd

Work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of — the teacher administered the final exam to the class.

The nurse administered the vaccine to all the patients.

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administering

ədˈmɪnɪstərɪŋ

Work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of — they are administering the exam to all students.

She is administering the department while the manager is away.

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administers

ədˈmɪnɪstɚz

Work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of — she administers the company's finances.

She administers the company's finances.

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adorn

əˈdɔːrn

Make something look more attractive or beautiful by adding decorative elements — the bride adorned her hair with flowers.

The bride adorned her hair with flowers.

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adorned

əˈdɔrnd

Decorated or enhanced with something that makes it more attractive or beautiful — his words were adorned with poetic phrases.

The Christmas tree was adorned with colorful lights and ornaments.

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aerate

eɪreɪt

Expose to fresh air — farmers aerate the soil before planting.

Farmers aerate the soil before planting.

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affected

əˈfɛktɪd

Have an effect upon — the town was badly affected by the flood.

The town was badly affected by the flood.

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affecting

əˈfɛktɪŋ

Have an effect upon — the new policy has an affecting impact on small businesses.

The movie had an affecting scene about loss and reconciliation.

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affiliated

əˈfɪliˌeɪtɪd

Keep company with; hang out with — all affiliated companies must follow the same regulations.

Our university is affiliated with several research institutions.

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affixed

əˈfɪkst

Attach to — he affixed his signature to the document.

The label was affixed to the front of the package.

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