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Common Verbs — Lesson 31

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amplify

ˈæmpləfaɪ

Increase in size, volume or significance — please amplify the music so everyone can hear it.

Please amplify the music so everyone can hear it.

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amplifying

ˈæmpləfaɪɪŋ

Increase in size, volume or significance — she was amplifying the signal to improve reception.

The microphone was amplifying his voice to the entire stadium.

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amputate

ˈæmpjəteɪt

Remove surgically — in some cases, doctors may need to amputate to prevent the spread of infection.

The surgeon had to amputate the patient's leg due to severe circulation problems.

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amused

əˈmjuːzd

Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion — she looked amused by his story.

She looked amused by his story.

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amusing

əˈmjuːzɪŋ

Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion — the children found the clown amusing.

The movie was very amusing and we laughed the whole time.

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anchored

ˈæŋkərd

Fix firmly and stably — the ship was anchored in the harbor overnight.

The ship was anchored in the harbor overnight.

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anneal

əˈniːl

Heat a material such as metal or glass to a specific temperature and then cool — the blacksmith anneals the steel to make it more malleable.

The blacksmith anneals the steel to make it more malleable.

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annihilate

əˈnaɪəleɪt

Kill in large numbers — she seemed determined to annihilate her opponents in the debate.

The explosion annihilated the entire building.

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annihilated

əˈnaɪəleɪtɪd

Kill in large numbers — the ancient city was annihilated by the earthquake.

The ancient city was annihilated by the earthquake.

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annotated

ˈænəteɪtɪd

Add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments — the professor provided an annotated bibliography to guide our research.

I prefer the annotated edition of the novel, as the notes help explain the historical context.

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annul

əˈnʌl

Declare invalid — the court annulled the marriage after evidence of fraud emerged.

The court annulled the marriage after evidence of fraud emerged.

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annulled

əˈnʌld

Declare invalid — the court annulled the contract due to fraud.

The marriage was annulled after only six months.

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