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Common Verbs — Lesson 83

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conserved

kənˈsɜːrvd

Keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change — the endangered species is conserved in wildlife reserves.

The historic castle has been carefully conserved for future generations.

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conserving

kənˈsɜːrvɪŋ

Keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change — conserving water is essential during the summer months.

Conserving water is essential during the summer months.

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consisted

kənˈsɪstɪd

Originate (in) — the committee consisted of twelve members.

The committee consisted of twelve members.

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consisting

kənˈsɪstɪŋ

Originate (in) — the meal consisting of soup and salad was delicious.

The team, consisting of five experts, completed the project.

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consists

kənˈsɪsts

Originate (in) — a week consists of seven days.

The team consists of five players.

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consolidate

kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt

Unite into one — we need to consolidate our efforts if we want to finish on time.

The company decided to consolidate all its departments into one building.

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consolidated

kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪtɪd

Unite into one — we consolidated our debts into one monthly payment.

The company consolidated its operations in the new headquarters.

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consolidating

kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪtɪŋ

Unite into one — she is consolidating her learning by reviewing previous lessons.

The company is consolidating its operations in the new headquarters.

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consorted

kənˈsɔːrtɪd

Keep company with; hang out with — he consorted with criminals during his youth.

He consorted with criminals during his youth.

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constipated

kənˈstɪpətɪd

Impede with a clog or as if with a clog — are you constipated? You should drink more fluids.

I feel constipated and bloated after eating too much cheese.

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constitute

ˈkɑːnstɪtuːt

Form or compose — what factors constitute happiness?

These facts constitute proof of his guilt.

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constituted

kənˈstɪtʃuːtɪd

Form or compose — the new government was formally constituted last month.

The committee was constituted of members from all departments.

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