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Common Verbs — Lesson 13

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punish

ˈpʌnɪʃ

Impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on — parents should not punish children physically.

The school punished the student for being late.

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pursue

pɚˈsuː

Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in — she decided to pursue a career in law.

The police pursued the thief through the narrow streets.

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qualify

ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ

Prove capable or fit; meet requirements — you need to pass three exams to qualify.

She qualified as a doctor last year.

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quit

kwɪt

Put an end to a state or an activity — I quit smoking last year.

I quit smoking last year.

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reduce

rɪˈduːs

Cut down on; make a reduction in — we need to reduce our expenses.

We need to reduce our expenses.

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reflect

rɪˈflɛkt

Manifest or bring back — the white walls reflect the heat.

The lake reflects the mountains perfectly.

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remain

rɪˈmeɪn

Stay the same; remain in a certain state — he chose to remain at home.

She remained silent during the meeting.

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replace

rɪˈpleɪs

Put something new in the place of something old, broken, or no longer useful — I need to replace my old phone.

I need to replace my old phone.

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represent

ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt

Take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to — the lawyer will represent her in court.

The lawyer will represent her in court.

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reproduce

ˌriːprəˈduːs

Make a copy or equivalent of — humans and animals reproduce to create new generations.

The artist can reproduce the painting with amazing accuracy.

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require

rɪˈkwaɪɚ

Require as useful, just, or proper — do you require any help?

Do you require any help?

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resemble

rɪˈzembəl

Appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to — the clouds resemble cotton balls.

She resembles her mother.

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