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Common Verbs — Lesson 69

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clashed

klæʃt

Crash together with violent impact — the two armies clashed near the border.

The two armies clashed near the border.

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clashing

ˈklæʃɪŋ

Crash together with violent impact — the clashing of colors in her outfit was quite distracting.

The clashing of colors in her outfit was quite distracting.

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clasped

klæspt

Hold firmly and tightly — he clasped the rope tightly as he fell.

She clasped her hands together nervously.

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clasping

ˈklæspɪŋ

Hold firmly and tightly — he stood clasping the rope with both hands.

She was clasping her hands together nervously.

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clattered

ˈklætərd

Make a rattling sound — the train clattered over the old iron bridge.

The old cart clattered down the cobblestone street.

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clattering

ˈklætərɪŋ

Make a rattling sound — she woke up to the clattering of pots and pans.

I heard the clattering of dishes in the kitchen.

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cleaned

kliːnd

Make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from — the floor has been cleaned.

She cleaned the windows yesterday.

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cleared

klɪrd

Rid of obstructions — he cleared his throat before speaking.

The police cleared the road after the accident.

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cleave

kliːv

Separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument — the wet fabric cleaved to her skin.

The wet fabric cleaved to her skin.

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cleaves

kliːvz

Separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument — he cleaves the wood along its grain.

The axe cleaves the log in two with a sharp crack.

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clenched

klentʃt

Hold in a tight grasp — he walked away with clenched teeth.

She stared at him with clenched fists.

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climaxed

ˈklaɪmækst

End, especially to reach a final or climactic stage — the festival climaxed in a spectacular fireworks display.

The movie climaxed with an unexpected plot twist that shocked everyone.

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