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Common Verbs — Lesson 85

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consummated

ˈkɑːnsəmeɪtɪd

Fulfill sexually — the marriage was consummated after a brief ceremony.

The marriage was consummated after a brief ceremony.

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contained

kənˈteɪnd

Include or contain; have as a component — the report contained all the necessary information.

The box contained old photographs from her childhood.

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containing

kənˈteɪnɪŋ

Include or contain; have as a component — she found a letter containing good news.

The box containing all my memories was old.

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contains

kənˈteɪnz

Include or contain; have as a component — this box contains old photos.

This box contains old photos.

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contaminate

kənˈtæməneɪt

Make impure — the chemical spill contaminated the local water supply.

The chemical spill contaminated the local water supply.

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contaminated

kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪd

Make impure — contaminated wound.

The water supply was contaminated after the chemical spill.

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contaminating

kənˈtæməneɪtɪŋ

Make impure — the chemical spill is contaminating the water supply.

The chemical spill is contaminating the water supply.

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contemplated

kənˈtɛmpləˌteɪtɪd

Look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought — I have contemplated changing careers many times.

She contemplated the offer for several days before responding.

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contemplates

ˈkɑːntəmpleɪts

Look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought — she contemplates her future career choices.

She contemplates her future career choices.

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contemplating

kənˈtemplətɪŋ

Look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought — I am contemplating moving to a new city.

I am contemplating moving to a new city.

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continued

kənˈtɪnjuːd

Continue a certain state, condition, or activity — her continued efforts finally paid off.

The continued success of the project impressed everyone.

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continues

kənˈtɪnjuːz

Continue a certain state, condition, or activity — the rain continues to fall heavily.

He continues to work hard every day.

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