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Common Verbs — Lesson 65

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chanced

tʃænst

Be the case by chance — he chanced upon a rare book in a market.

I chanced to meet an old friend at the supermarket.

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changed

tʃeɪndʒd

Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation — he changed his mind and decided to go.

She changed her hairstyle for the party.

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changing

ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ

Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation — we live in a rapidly changing world.

The changing seasons bring new weather patterns.

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chapped

tʃæpt

Crack due to dehydration — my lips get chapped in winter.

My lips get chapped in winter.

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charged

tʃɑːrdʒd

To make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle — he was charged with theft.

The charged particles moved through the conductor.

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charging

ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ

To make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle — I am charging my phone before we leave.

I am charging my phone before we leave.

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chartered

ˈtʃɑrtərd

Hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services — we flew to the islands on a chartered flight.

We flew to the islands on a chartered flight.

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chartering

ˈtʃɑrtərɪŋ

Hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services — ship chartering is a major sector in international maritime trade.

The company specializes in chartering luxury yachts for Mediterranean cruises.

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chattered

ˈtʃætərd

Click repeatedly or uncontrollably — the birds chattered loudly in the trees.

The children chattered about their day at school.

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cheapen

ˈtʃiːpən

Lower the grade of something; reduce its worth — don't cheapen the experience with low-quality materials.

The new budget cuts cheapened the product.

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cheapened

ˈtʃiːpənd

Lower the grade of something; reduce its worth — his crude jokes cheapened the entire presentation.

The new marketing strategy cheapened the brand's image.

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cheapening

ˈtʃiːpənɪŋ

Lower the grade of something; reduce its worth — mass production often leads to cheapening of goods.

The store is cheapening its products to compete with rivals.

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