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Common Verbs — Lesson 86

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continuing

kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ

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

The rain is continuing to fall heavily.

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contort

kənˈtɔːrt

Twist and press out of shape — the heat caused the metal to contort.

Her face contorted with pain.

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contorted

kənˈtɔːrtɪd

Twist and press out of shape — his face was contorted with pain.

His face was contorted with pain.

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contradicted

kən.trəˈdɪk.tɪd

Be in contradiction with — all the evidence contradicted his theory.

The witness contradicted the defendant's statement.

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contradicting

kəntrəˈdɪktɪŋ

Be in contradiction with — stop contradicting me every time I say something.

Stop contradicting me every time I say something.

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contradicts

kɑːntrəˈdɪkts

Be in contradiction with — he contradicts everything she says.

He contradicts everything she says.

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contravene

ˌkɑːntrəˈviːn

Go against, as of rules and laws — drivers who contravene traffic regulations face penalties.

Drivers who contravene traffic regulations face penalties.

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contrive

kənˈtraɪv

Make or work out a plan for; devise — she contrived a way to get into the concert for free.

She contrived a way to get into the concert for free.

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contrived

kənˈtraɪvd

Make or work out a plan for; devise — her apology seemed contrived, not sincere.

The ending of the movie felt contrived and predictable.

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contrives

kənˈtraɪvz

Make or work out a plan for; devise — she contrives excuses every time she's late to work.

She contrives to find time for her hobbies despite her busy schedule.

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controlled

kənˈtroʊld

Exercise authoritative control or power over — she has a very controlled personality.

The fire was controlled within an hour.

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controlling

kənˈtroʊlɪŋ

Exercise authoritative control or power over — a controlling manager can make the workplace stressful.

She has a controlling personality and likes to make all the decisions.

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