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Common Verbs — Lesson 74

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collectivize

kəˈlektɪvaɪz

Bring under collective control; of farms and industrial enterprises — the government moved to collectivize agriculture in the region.

The government moved to collectivize agriculture in the region.

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collided

kəˈlaɪdɪd

Be incompatible; be or come into conflict — the two cars collided on the highway.

The two cars collided on the highway.

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collides

kəˈlaɪdz

Be incompatible; be or come into conflict — the car collides with the wall.

The car collides with the wall.

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colliding

kəˈlaɪdɪŋ

Be incompatible; be or come into conflict — two trains were colliding on the same track.

Two trains were colliding on the same track.

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colonize

ˈkɑːlənaɪz

Settle as a colony; of countries in the developing world — settlers began to colonize the western territories.

European powers colonized much of Africa in the 19th century.

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colonized

ˈkɑːlənaɪzd

Settle as a colony; of countries in the developing world — the region was colonized after the war ended.

The British colonized many countries in the 19th century.

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colonizing

ˈkɑːlənaɪzɪŋ

Settle as a colony; of countries in the developing world — the process of colonizing the island began in the 1600s.

European powers were colonizing Africa during the 19th century.

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combated

kəmˈbætɪd

Battle or contend against in or as if in a battle — she combated her fear and stepped onto the stage.

The soldiers combated the enemy forces throughout the night.

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combating

ˈkɑːm.bæt.ɪŋ

Battle or contend against in or as if in a battle — we must work together in combating climate change.

The government is combating inflation with new policies.

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combined

kəmˈbaɪnd

Have or possess in combination — the restaurant offers combined meal deals.

The combined efforts of the team led to success.

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commandeer

ˌkɑːmənˈdɪr

Take arbitrarily or by force — the government may commandeer private property during a national emergency.

The soldiers commandeered the building for their headquarters.

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commence

kəˈmens

Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action — we must commence work immediately.

The meeting will commence at 9 o'clock.

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