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Common Verbs — Lesson 72

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coalesce

ˌkoʊ.əˈlɛs

Mix together different elements — the different political factions coalesced into a single party.

The different political factions coalesced into a single party.

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coalesced

koʊ.əˈlɛst

Mix together different elements — the ideas coalesced into a clear strategy.

The two groups coalesced into a single organization.

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coalesces

koʊəˈlɛsɪz

Mix together different elements — over time, the small settlements coalesced into a major city.

Over time, the small settlements coalesced into a major city.

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coated

ˈkoʊtɪd

Put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface — the pills are sugar-coated.

The pills are sugar-coated.

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cobbled

ˈkɑːbəld

Pave with cobblestones — the report was a cobbled-together job.

We walked along the cobbled streets of the old town.

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coddle

ˈkɑdl

Treat with excessive indulgence — don't coddle your students; let them solve problems on their own.

She coddles her younger brother by always doing his homework for him.

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coddled

ˈkɑːdəld

Treat with excessive indulgence — she felt coddled by her parents' constant worry.

The coddled child had difficulty making friends at school.

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coded

ˈkoʊdɪd

Attach a code to — she sent a coded signal to her teammates.

The message was coded to protect sensitive information.

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codify

ˈkoʊ.də.faɪ

Organize into a code or system, such as a body of law — she helped codify the company's safety procedures.

The government plans to codify all environmental regulations into a single law.

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coerce

koʊˈɜːrs

Persuade someone to do something by using force or threats — the government tried to coerce citizens into paying taxes.

The government tried to coerce citizens into paying taxes.

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coerced

koʊˈɜːrst

Make someone do something against their will by using force, threats, or pressure — he was coerced into signing the confession.

He was coerced into signing the confession.

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coexist

ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪst

Coexist peacefully, as of nations — different religions can coexist in the same country.

Different religions can coexist in the same country.

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