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Common Verbs — Lesson 75

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commenced

kəˈmɛnst

Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action — the meeting commenced at nine o'clock.

The meeting commenced at nine o'clock.

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commences

kəˈmensɪz

Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action — school commences on Monday morning.

The ceremony commences at noon sharp.

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commencing

kəˈmensɪŋ

Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action — the ceremony is commencing at noon.

The ceremony is commencing at noon.

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commingle

kəˈmɪŋɡəl

Mix or blend — the flavors commingle beautifully in this dish.

The company was accused of commingling client funds with operating capital.

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commissioned

kəˈmɪʃənd

Put into commission; equip for service; of ships — the government commissioned a study on climate change.

The famous painting was commissioned by the national museum.

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commits

kəˈmɪts

Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation — she commits the recipe to memory.

He commits a crime every time he drives without a license.

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committed

kəˈmɪtɪd

Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation — she is committed to finishing her degree.

She is committed to finishing her degree.

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committing

kəˈmɪtɪŋ

Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation — he was arrested for committing a crime.

He was arrested for committing a crime.

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commuted

kəˈmjuːtɪd

Exchange positions without a change in value — he commuted two hours each way.

She commuted to the office every morning.

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compacted

kəmˈpaktɪd

Have the property of being packable or of compacting easily — the snow was compacted into a hard layer.

The earth was compacted by the weight of the building.

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compartmentalize

kəm.pɑːɹˈmen.təl.aɪz

Separate into isolated compartments or categories — she learned to compartmentalize her work and personal life.

She learned to compartmentalize her work and personal life.

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compassed

ˈkʌmpəst

Bring about; accomplish — the troops compassed the city on all sides.

He compassed his long-held ambition of climbing Everest.

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