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Common Verbs — Lesson 18

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deepen

ˈdiːpən

Make more intense, stronger, or more marked; — the economic crisis has continued to deepen.

We need to deepen the well to reach cleaner water.

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depict

dɪˈpɪkt

Show in, or as in, a picture — the painting depicts a scene from the war.

The painting depicts a scene from the war.

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detach

dɪˈtætʃ

Cause to become detached or separated; take off — can you help me detach this label?

Please detach the coupon from the sheet.

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disable

dɪsˈeɪbəl

Make unable to perform a certain action — please disable your phone before the movie starts.

Please disable your phone before the movie starts.

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drown

draʊn

Cover completely or make imperceptible — he tried to drown out the noise with music.

The child nearly drowned in the swimming pool.

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elevate

ˈɛləveɪt

Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position — listening to music can elevate your mood.

The crane elevated the heavy materials to the top floor.

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embed

ɪmˈbɛd

Fix or set securely or deeply — you can embed a video directly into your blog post.

The journalist was embedded with the military unit for three months.

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empower

ɪmˈpaʊər

Give or delegate power or authority to — the program aims to empower young women in rural areas.

The new manager empowers her team to make decisions.

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enact

ɪˈnækt

Order by virtue of superior authority; decree — the government will enact stricter rules for food safety.

The parliament enacted new legislation to protect the environment.

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endanger

ɪnˈdeɪndʒɚ

Pose a threat to; present a danger to — smoking endangers your health.

Smoking endangers your health.

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enlarge

ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ

Make larger — can you enlarge this image on your screen?

Please enlarge the photo so I can see it better.

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enrich

ɪnˈrɪtʃ

Make better or improve in quality — music can enrich your life in many ways.

Music can enrich your life in many ways.

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