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Common Verbs — Lesson 86
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continuing
kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ
Continue a certain state, condition, or activity — the rain is continuing to fall heavily.
The rain is continuing to fall heavily.
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contort
kənˈtɔːrt
Twist and press out of shape — the heat caused the metal to contort.
Her face contorted with pain.
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contorted
kənˈtɔːrtɪd
Twist and press out of shape — his face was contorted with pain.
His face was contorted with pain.
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contradicted
kən.trəˈdɪk.tɪd
Be in contradiction with — all the evidence contradicted his theory.
The witness contradicted the defendant's statement.
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contradicting
kəntrəˈdɪktɪŋ
Be in contradiction with — stop contradicting me every time I say something.
Stop contradicting me every time I say something.
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contradicts
kɑːntrəˈdɪkts
Be in contradiction with — he contradicts everything she says.
He contradicts everything she says.
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contravene
ˌkɑːntrəˈviːn
Go against, as of rules and laws — drivers who contravene traffic regulations face penalties.
Drivers who contravene traffic regulations face penalties.
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contrive
kənˈtraɪv
Make or work out a plan for; devise — she contrived a way to get into the concert for free.
She contrived a way to get into the concert for free.
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contrived
kənˈtraɪvd
Make or work out a plan for; devise — her apology seemed contrived, not sincere.
The ending of the movie felt contrived and predictable.
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contrives
kənˈtraɪvz
Make or work out a plan for; devise — she contrives excuses every time she's late to work.
She contrives to find time for her hobbies despite her busy schedule.
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controlled
kənˈtroʊld
Exercise authoritative control or power over — she has a very controlled personality.
The fire was controlled within an hour.
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controlling
kənˈtroʊlɪŋ
Exercise authoritative control or power over — a controlling manager can make the workplace stressful.
She has a controlling personality and likes to make all the decisions.
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