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Emoji	Word	Images	Past	Past Participle	Third Person Singular	Gerund	Meaning	Example Sentence	Example Expression	Example Expression Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations
⬇️ ••••••	descend /dɪˈsɛnd/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	descended ••••••	descended ••••••	descends ••••••	descending ••••••	To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place. ••••••	The hikers descended the steep mountain path. ••••••	descend into chaos ••••••	To fall into disorder or confusion ••••••	drop, fall, decline, lower, sink ••••••	ascend, rise, climb ••••••	descend slowly, descend rapidly, descend into ••••••
⛰️ ••••••	descent /dɪˈsɛnt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin ••••••	The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak. ••••••	descent into chaos ••••••	a situation deteriorating into disorder or confusion ••••••	decline, drop, fall, ancestry, lineage ••••••	ascent, rise, progress ••••••	rapid descent, steep descent, descent into, descent from ••••••
📝 ••••••	describe /dɪˈskraɪb/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	described ••••••	described ••••••	describes ••••••	describing ••••••	to give an account of something in words, including details ••••••	She described the scene vividly. ••••••	describe in detail ••••••	to explain with thorough information ••••••	explain, portray, depict, illustrate, narrate ••••••	confuse, obscure, distort ••••••	describe briefly, describe fully, describe process, describe situation ••••••
📝 ••••••	description /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event. ••••••	The witness gave a detailed description of the suspect. ••••••	beyond description ••••••	Too great or extreme to be described. ••••••	explanation, portrayal, depiction, account, representation ••••••	silence, concealment ••••••	detailed description, vivid description, job description ••••••
🏜️ ••••••	desert /ˈdez.ɚt/ (noun/adjective), /dɪˈzɜːrt/ (verb) noun, verb ••••••	- ••••••	deserted ••••••	deserted ••••••	deserts ••••••	deserting ••••••	as a noun, a barren sandy region; as a verb, to abandon someone or something ••••••	He deserted his friends in their time of need. ••••••	just deserts ••••••	the punishment or reward that is deserved ••••••	abandon, forsake, leave, wasteland, wilderness ••••••	support, stay, assist ••••••	desert storm, desert island, deserted place, desert someone ••••••
🎨 ••••••	design /dɪˈzaɪn/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	designed ••••••	designed ••••••	designs ••••••	designing ••••••	to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look ••••••	She will design the new company logo. ••••••	design a plan ••••••	to create or outline a detailed plan ••••••	plan, create, draft, sketch, outline ••••••	destroy, ruin, neglect ••••••	design a logo, design a system, design clothes, interior design ••••••
📝 ••••••	designate /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	designated ••••••	designated ••••••	designates ••••••	designating ••••••	to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone ••••••	The committee will designate a new chairperson next week. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	appoint, assign, nominate, allocate, specify ••••••	remove, dismiss ••••••	designate a person, designate a role, designate as ••••••
👗 ••••••	designer /dɪˈzaɪnər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something ••••••	The fashion designer presented her new collection. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	creator, artist, architect, stylist ••••••	user, consumer ••••••	fashion designer, interior designer, graphic designer, web designer ••••••
🏡 ••••••	desirable /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	worth having or wanting; attractive ••••••	The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	attractive, appealing, wanted, sought-after ••••••	undesirable, unappealing, unattractive ••••••	desirable features, desirable location, highly desirable ••••••
❤️ ••••••	desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ noun, verb ••••••	- ••••••	desired ••••••	desired ••••••	desires ••••••	desiring ••••••	a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen ••••••	He has a strong desire to travel the world. ••••••	burning desire ••••••	an intense longing or wish ••••••	wish, longing, craving, passion, aspiration ••••••	aversion, dislike, hatred ••••••	express desire, strong desire, desire for success, burning desire ••••••
🖥️ ••••••	desk /dɛsk/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working ••••••	The books are on the desk. ••••••	front desk ••••••	the main reception area in an office or hotel ••••••	table, workstation, counter, bureau ••••••	floor, ground ••••••	office desk, study desk, front desk, wooden desk ••••••
💻 ••••••	desktop /ˈdɛsktɒp/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse ••••••	I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	workstation, computer, PC ••••••	laptop, mobile ••••••	desktop computer, desktop screen, desktop icon, desktop environment ••••••
🙏 ••••••	desperate /ˈdɛspərət/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with. ••••••	He was desperate to find a job before his savings ran out. ••••••	desperate measures ••••••	Extreme actions taken as a last resort in a difficult situation. ••••••	hopeless, despairing, frantic, urgent, reckless ••••••	hopeful, calm, confident ••••••	desperate attempt, desperate need, desperate cry, desperate situation ••••••
😫 ••••••	desperately /ˈdɛspərətli/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	in a way that shows despair or great need ••••••	He called for help desperately after the accident. ••••••	desperately in need ••••••	to require something urgently ••••••	urgently, hopelessly, frantically, severely, badly ••••••	calmly, easily, leisurely ••••••	desperately need, desperately want, cry desperately, try desperately ••••••
💪 ••••••	despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ preposition ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Without being affected by; in spite of. ••••••	He continued his work despite the difficulties. ••••••	despite all odds ••••••	Even though there were many challenges. ••••••	in spite of, regardless of, notwithstanding ••••••	because of, due to ••••••	despite difficulties, despite opposition, despite criticism ••••••
💥 ••••••	destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ verb ••••••	••••••	destroyed ••••••	destroyed ••••••	destroys ••••••	destroying ••••••	To ruin something completely so that it no longer exists or works. ••••••	The fire destroyed the entire building. ••••••	self-destroy ••••••	To cause one's own ruin. ••••••	ruin, demolish, wreck, annihilate, obliterate ••••••	build, create, repair ••••••	destroy evidence, destroy completely, destroy property, destroy reputation ••••••
💥 ••••••	destruction /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the act of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired ••••••	The fire caused the destruction of the building. ••••••	path of destruction ••••••	a series of damaged things left behind ••••••	ruin, devastation, demolition, annihilation ••••••	creation, construction, repair ••••••	cause destruction, widespread destruction, total destruction, massive destruction ••••••
🌀 ••••••	destructive /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Causing great and irreparable harm or damage. ••••••	Hurricanes are often destructive to coastal cities. ••••••	destructive criticism ••••••	Criticism that is harmful rather than helpful. ••••••	damaging, harmful, devastating, ruinous, catastrophic ••••••	constructive, helpful, beneficial ••••••	destructive force, destructive behavior, destructive power, destructive effect ••••••
🔍 ••••••	detail /ˈdiː.teɪl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	An individual feature, fact, or item of information. ••••••	She explained the plan in great detail. ••••••	the devil is in the details ••••••	Problems and difficulties are hidden in the smaller parts of something. ••••••	part, item, element, feature, fact ••••••	whole, entirety ••••••	in detail, attention to detail, important detail, small detail ••••••
📑 ••••••	detailed /ˈdiː.teɪld/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Having many details; very thorough. ••••••	The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	thorough, comprehensive, elaborate, full ••••••	brief, vague ••••••	detailed report, detailed plan, detailed explanation, detailed account ••••••
🚔 ••••••	detain /dɪˈteɪn/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	detained ••••••	detained ••••••	detains ••••••	detaining ••••••	to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority ••••••	The police detained the suspect for questioning. ••••••	detained in custody ••••••	being officially held by the authorities ••••••	arrest, hold, confine, apprehend ••••••	release, free, liberate ••••••	detain a suspect, detain for questioning, unlawfully detained ••••••
🕵️ ••••••	detect /dɪˈtɛkt/ verb ••••••	••••••	detected ••••••	detected ••••••	detects ••••••	detecting ••••••	To discover or identify the presence of something. ••••••	The device can detect smoke in the room. ••••••	detect a problem ••••••	To notice or discover an issue. ••••••	discover, identify, notice, sense, recognize ••••••	miss, overlook, ignore ••••••	detect a signal, detect movement, detect fraud, detect error ••••••
🔍 ••••••	detection /dɪˈtɛkʃən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the action or process of identifying the presence of something ••••••	The detection of fraud in the system was swift. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	discovery, identification, recognition ••••••	ignorance, oversight ••••••	detection of error, early detection, fraud detection, signal detection ••••••
🔒 ••••••	Detention /dɪˈten.ʃən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody ••••••	The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	custody, confinement, imprisonment, holding ••••••	freedom, release, liberation, discharge ••••••	police detention, school detention, detention center ••••••
📉 ••••••	deteriorate /dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/ verb ••••••	••••••	deteriorated ••••••	deteriorated ••••••	deteriorates ••••••	deteriorating ••••••	to become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value ••••••	Her health began to deteriorate after the accident. ••••••	deteriorate with age ••••••	to get worse as time passes ••••••	decline, worsen, degenerate, degrade, decay ••••••	improve, strengthen, recover ••••••	health deteriorate, condition deteriorate, rapidly deteriorate, gradually deteriorate ••••••
💪 ••••••	determination /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The firmness of purpose; the act of deciding something firmly. ••••••	Her determination helped her overcome all the obstacles. ••••••	with determination ••••••	showing firmness of purpose ••••••	resolve, firmness, perseverance, tenacity, willpower ••••••	indecision, weakness, hesitation ••••••	strong determination, show determination, with determination, fierce determination ••••••
⚖️ ••••••	determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	determined ••••••	determined ••••••	determines ••••••	determining ••••••	To decide or establish something after consideration. ••••••	The jury will determine the outcome of the case. ••••••	determine the course of action ••••••	To decide what should be done. ••••••	decide, establish, conclude, define, settle ••••••	hesitate, doubt ••••••	determine the cause, determine the result, determine the effect, determine value ••••••
💪 ••••••	determined /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you. ••••••	She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles. ••••••	strong-willed ••••••	Having a strong determination to achieve something. ••••••	resolute, steadfast, strong-willed, persistent, firm ••••••	indecisive, hesitant, weak ••••••	determined effort, determined face, determined spirit, determined to succeed ••••••
🌪️ ••••••	devastate /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	devastated ••••••	devastated ••••••	devastates ••••••	devastating ••••••	to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage ••••••	The hurricane devastated the coastal town. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	destroy, ruin, demolish, wreck ••••••	build, create, restore ••••••	devastate a city, devastate a region, devastating effects ••••••
🌱 ••••••	develop /dɪˈvɛləp/ verb ••••••	••••••	developed ••••••	developed ••••••	develops ••••••	developing ••••••	To grow, advance, or create something over time. ••••••	The company aims to develop new software solutions. ••••••	develop a habit ••••••	To gradually acquire a habit. ••••••	grow, build, progress, create, expand ••••••	decline, regress, stop ••••••	develop skills, develop software, develop plan, develop relationship ••••••
🌱 ••••••	developing /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	developing ••••••	the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced ••••••	She is developing new skills in programming. ••••••	developing country ••••••	a country that is in the process of becoming more economically and socially advanced ••••••	advancing, progressing, improving, evolving ••••••	regressing, declining ••••••	developing country, developing skill, developing idea, developing relationship ••••••
📈 ••••••	development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the process of growth, progress, or improvement ••••••	The new project will bring major development to the area. ••••••	real estate development ••••••	the process of building new properties ••••••	growth, progress, advancement, improvement ••••••	decline, stagnation ••••••	economic development, software development, personal development, development project ••••••
📱 ••••••	device /dɪˈvaɪs/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	An object, machine, or piece of equipment designed for a particular purpose. ••••••	She bought a new device to track her fitness activities. ••••••	left to your own devices ••••••	to allow someone to do what they want without interfering ••••••	gadget, instrument, apparatus, tool, appliance ••••••	object, useless item ••••••	electronic device, medical device, portable device, mobile device ••••••
😈 ••••••	devil /ˈdɛv.əl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm. ••••••	The story warned children about making deals with the devil. ••••••	speak of the devil ••••••	Used when the person being talked about unexpectedly appears. ••••••	demon, fiend, monster, spirit, satan ••••••	angel, saint, god ••••••	devil worship, devil figure, fight the devil, devil smile ••••••
📝 ••••••	devise /dɪˈvaɪz/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	devised ••••••	devised ••••••	devises ••••••	devising ••••••	To plan or invent something carefully. ••••••	The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	invent, plan, create, formulate, design ••••••	destroy, neglect ••••••	devise a plan, devise a strategy, devise a method ••••••
🙏 ••••••	devote /dɪˈvoʊt/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	devoted ••••••	devoted ••••••	devotes ••••••	devoting ••••••	to give time, effort, or resources to something ••••••	She devotes much of her time to helping the poor. ••••••	devote oneself to ••••••	to dedicate oneself fully to something ••••••	dedicate, commit, allocate, apply ••••••	neglect, ignore ••••••	devote time, devote energy, devote effort, devote resources ••••••
❤️ ••••••	devoted /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Very loving, loyal, or dedicated. ••••••	She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	dedicated, loyal, faithful, loving, committed ••••••	disloyal, indifferent, neglectful ••••••	devoted fan, devoted friend, devoted to work, devoted couple ••••••
❤️ ••••••	Devotion /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause ••••••	Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	dedication, loyalty, commitment, faithfulness ••••••	indifference, neglect, disloyalty, betrayal ••••••	religious devotion, unwavering devotion, deep devotion ••••••
🩺 ••••••	diagnose /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	diagnosed ••••••	diagnosed ••••••	diagnoses ••••••	diagnosing ••••••	To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms. ••••••	The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia. ••••••	diagnose a problem ••••••	To identify the cause of an issue ••••••	identify, detect, determine, analyze, recognize ••••••	misdiagnose, ignore ••••••	diagnose disease, diagnose illness, diagnose condition, diagnose problem ••••••
📋 ••••••	diagnosis /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms. ••••••	The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	identification, detection, finding, determination ••••••	misdiagnosis, guess ••••••	medical diagnosis, accurate diagnosis, early diagnosis ••••••
📊 ••••••	diagram /ˈdaɪəɡræm/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something ••••••	The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	chart, illustration, figure, schematic, sketch ••••••	text, description ••••••	flow diagram, labeled diagram, block diagram, draw a diagram ••••••
🗣️ ••••••	dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A conversation between two or more people, or a discussion aimed at reaching understanding. ••••••	The two countries engaged in a dialogue to resolve their differences. ••••••	open dialogue ••••••	A transparent and constructive conversation. ••••••	conversation, discussion, talk, exchange, communication ••••••	silence, monologue ••••••	constructive dialogue, political dialogue, open dialogue ••••••
💎 ••••••	diamond /ˈdaɪəmənd/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a precious hard stone, usually clear and colorless, valued as a gemstone ••••••	She wore a beautiful diamond necklace at the party. ••••••	diamond in the rough ••••••	a person or thing with potential or talent but lacking polish or refinement ••••••	gem, jewel, crystal, stone, treasure ••••••	rock, pebble ••••••	diamond ring, diamond necklace, diamond mine, diamond shape ••••••
📔 ••••••	diary /ˈdaɪəri/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences ••••••	She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	journal, log, notebook, memoir ••••••	public record, announcement ••••••	keep a diary, personal diary, secret diary, daily diary ••••••
📜 ••••••	dictate /dɪkˈteɪt/ verb ••••••	••••••	dictated ••••••	dictated ••••••	dictates ••••••	dictating ••••••	To state or order authoritatively; to say aloud words to be written down. ••••••	The teacher dictated the instructions to the students. ••••••	dictate terms ••••••	To impose rules or conditions on others. ••••••	command, order, prescribe, decree ••••••	request, suggest ••••••	dictate terms, dictate conditions, dictate a letter ••••••
👑 ••••••	dictator /dɪkˈteɪtə/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force ••••••	The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	tyrant, despot, autocrat ••••••	democrat, leader ••••••	dictator's regime, military dictator, cruel dictator ••••••
📖 ••••••	dictionary /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage. ••••••	I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	lexicon, wordbook, glossary, vocabulary ••••••	nonsense, gibberish ••••••	online dictionary, bilingual dictionary, dictionary entry, dictionary definition ••••••
⚰️ ••••••	die /daɪ/ verb ••••••	••••••	died ••••••	died ••••••	dies ••••••	dying ••••••	To stop living; to cease to exist. ••••••	The old tree finally died after the storm. ••••••	die hard ••••••	To disappear or change very slowly, if at all ••••••	perish, expire, pass away, cease, decease ••••••	live, survive, exist ••••••	die young, die peacefully, die suddenly, die from ••••••
🥗 ••••••	diet /ˈdaɪət/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the kinds of food that a person usually eats ••••••	He follows a strict vegetarian diet. ••••••	go on a diet ••••••	to start eating less or differently to lose weight ••••••	nutrition, food, meals, regimen ••••••	overeating, bingeing ••••••	healthy diet, balanced diet, strict diet, special diet ••••••
⚖️ ••••••	differ /ˈdɪfər/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	differed ••••••	differed ••••••	differs ••••••	differing ••••••	to be unlike or distinct from something else ••••••	Opinions differ on this issue. ••••••	agree to differ ••••••	to accept that people will not agree ••••••	vary, contrast, diverge, disagree ••••••	match, agree ••••••	differ in opinion, differ from, differ greatly, differ slightly ••••••

⬇️

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descend

/dɪˈsɛnd/

verb

••••••

- ••••••

descended

••••••

descended

••••••

descends

••••••

descending

••••••

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

••••••

The hikers descended the steep mountain path.

••••••

descend into chaos

••••••

To fall into disorder or confusion

••••••

drop, fall, decline, lower, sink

••••••

ascend, rise, climb

••••••

descend slowly, descend rapidly, descend into

••••••

⛰️

••••••

descent

/dɪˈsɛnt/

noun

••••••

- ••••••

the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin

••••••

The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.

••••••

descent into chaos

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a situation deteriorating into disorder or confusion

••••••

decline, drop, fall, ancestry, lineage

••••••

ascent, rise, progress

••••••

rapid descent, steep descent, descent into, descent from

••••••

📝

••••••

describe

/dɪˈskraɪb/

verb

••••••

- ••••••

described

••••••

described

••••••

describes

••••••

describing

••••••

to give an account of something in words, including details

••••••

She described the scene vividly.

••••••

describe in detail

••••••

to explain with thorough information

••••••

explain, portray, depict, illustrate, narrate

••••••

confuse, obscure, distort

••••••

describe briefly, describe fully, describe process, describe situation

••••••

📝

••••••

description

/dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

noun

••••••

- ••••••

A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.

••••••

The witness gave a detailed description of the suspect.

••••••

beyond description

••••••

Too great or extreme to be described.

••••••

explanation, portrayal, depiction, account, representation

••••••

silence, concealment

••••••

detailed description, vivid description, job description

••••••

🏜️

••••••

desert

/ˈdez.ɚt/ (noun/adjective), /dɪˈzɜːrt/ (verb)

noun, verb

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- ••••••

deserted

••••••

deserted

••••••

deserts

••••••

deserting

••••••

as a noun, a barren sandy region; as a verb, to abandon someone or something

••••••

He deserted his friends in their time of need.

••••••

just deserts

••••••

the punishment or reward that is deserved

••••••

abandon, forsake, leave, wasteland, wilderness

••••••

support, stay, assist

••••••

desert storm, desert island, deserted place, desert someone

••••••

🎨

••••••

design

/dɪˈzaɪn/

verb

••••••

- ••••••

designed

••••••

designed

••••••

designs

••••••

designing

••••••

to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look

••••••

She will design the new company logo.

••••••

design a plan

••••••

to create or outline a detailed plan

••••••

plan, create, draft, sketch, outline

••••••

destroy, ruin, neglect

••••••

design a logo, design a system, design clothes, interior design

••••••

📝

••••••

designate

/ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

verb

••••••

- ••••••

designated

••••••

designated

••••••

designates

••••••

designating

••••••

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

••••••

The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.

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- ••••••

appoint, assign, nominate, allocate, specify

••••••

remove, dismiss

••••••

designate a person, designate a role, designate as

••••••

👗

••••••

designer

/dɪˈzaɪnər/

noun

••••••

- ••••••

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

••••••

The fashion designer presented her new collection.

••••••

- ••••••

creator, artist, architect, stylist

••••••

user, consumer

••••••

fashion designer, interior designer, graphic designer, web designer

••••••

🏡

••••••

desirable

/dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

adjective

••••••

- ••••••

worth having or wanting; attractive

••••••

The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.

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- ••••••

attractive, appealing, wanted, sought-after

••••••

undesirable, unappealing, unattractive

••••••

desirable features, desirable location, highly desirable

••••••

❤️

••••••

desire

/dɪˈzaɪər/

noun, verb

••••••

- ••••••

desired

••••••

desired

••••••

desires

••••••

desiring

••••••

a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen

••••••

He has a strong desire to travel the world.

••••••

burning desire

••••••

an intense longing or wish

••••••

wish, longing, craving, passion, aspiration

••••••

aversion, dislike, hatred

••••••

express desire, strong desire, desire for success, burning desire

••••••

🖥️

••••••

desk

/dɛsk/

noun

••••••

- ••••••

a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working

••••••

The books are on the desk.

••••••

front desk

••••••

the main reception area in an office or hotel

••••••

table, workstation, counter, bureau

••••••

floor, ground

••••••

office desk, study desk, front desk, wooden desk

••••••

💻

••••••

desktop

/ˈdɛsktɒp/

noun

••••••

- ••••••

a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse

••••••

I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.

••••••

- ••••••

workstation, computer, PC

••••••

laptop, mobile

••••••

desktop computer, desktop screen, desktop icon, desktop environment

••••••

🙏

••••••

desperate

/ˈdɛspərət/

adjective

••••••

- ••••••

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

••••••

He was desperate to find a job before his savings ran out.

••••••

desperate measures

••••••

Extreme actions taken as a last resort in a difficult situation.

••••••

hopeless, despairing, frantic, urgent, reckless

••••••

hopeful, calm, confident

••••••

desperate attempt, desperate need, desperate cry, desperate situation

••••••

😫

••••••

desperately

/ˈdɛspərətli/

adverb

••••••

- ••••••

in a way that shows despair or great need

••••••

He called for help desperately after the accident.

••••••

desperately in need

••••••

to require something urgently

••••••

urgently, hopelessly, frantically, severely, badly

••••••

calmly, easily, leisurely

••••••

desperately need, desperately want, cry desperately, try desperately

••••••

💪

••••••

despite

/dɪˈspaɪt/

preposition

••••••

- ••••••

Without being affected by; in spite of.

••••••

He continued his work despite the difficulties.

••••••

despite all odds

••••••

Even though there were many challenges.

••••••

in spite of, regardless of, notwithstanding

••••••

because of, due to

••••••

despite difficulties, despite opposition, despite criticism

••••••

💥

••••••

destroy

/dɪˈstrɔɪ/

verb

••••••

destroyed

••••••

destroyed

••••••

destroys

••••••

destroying

••••••

To ruin something completely so that it no longer exists or works.

••••••

The fire destroyed the entire building.

••••••

self-destroy

••••••

To cause one's own ruin.

••••••

ruin, demolish, wreck, annihilate, obliterate

••••••

build, create, repair

••••••

destroy evidence, destroy completely, destroy property, destroy reputation

••••••

💥

••••••

destruction

/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

noun

••••••

- ••••••

the act of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired

••••••

The fire caused the destruction of the building.

••••••

path of destruction

••••••

a series of damaged things left behind

••••••

ruin, devastation, demolition, annihilation

••••••

creation, construction, repair

••••••

cause destruction, widespread destruction, total destruction, massive destruction

••••••

🌀

••••••

destructive

/dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

adjective

••••••

- ••••••

Causing great and irreparable harm or damage.

••••••

Hurricanes are often destructive to coastal cities.

••••••

destructive criticism

••••••

Criticism that is harmful rather than helpful.

••••••

damaging, harmful, devastating, ruinous, catastrophic

••••••

constructive, helpful, beneficial

••••••

destructive force, destructive behavior, destructive power, destructive effect

••••••

🔍

••••••

detail

/ˈdiː.teɪl/

noun

••••••

- ••••••

An individual feature, fact, or item of information.

••••••

She explained the plan in great detail.

••••••

the devil is in the details

••••••

Problems and difficulties are hidden in the smaller parts of something.

••••••

part, item, element, feature, fact

••••••

whole, entirety

••••••

in detail, attention to detail, important detail, small detail

••••••

📑

••••••

detailed

/ˈdiː.teɪld/

adjective

••••••

- ••••••

Having many details; very thorough.

••••••

The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.

••••••

- ••••••

thorough, comprehensive, elaborate, full

••••••

brief, vague

••••••

detailed report, detailed plan, detailed explanation, detailed account

••••••

🚔

••••••

detain

/dɪˈteɪn/

verb

••••••

- ••••••

detained

••••••

detained

••••••

detains

••••••

detaining

••••••

to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority

••••••

The police detained the suspect for questioning.

••••••

detained in custody

••••••

being officially held by the authorities

••••••

arrest, hold, confine, apprehend

••••••

release, free, liberate

••••••

detain a suspect, detain for questioning, unlawfully detained

••••••

🕵️

••••••

detect

/dɪˈtɛkt/

verb

••••••

detected

••••••

detected

••••••

detects

••••••

detecting

••••••

To discover or identify the presence of something.

••••••

The device can detect smoke in the room.

••••••

detect a problem

••••••

To notice or discover an issue.

••••••

discover, identify, notice, sense, recognize

••••••

miss, overlook, ignore

••••••

detect a signal, detect movement, detect fraud, detect error

••••••

🔍

••••••

detection

/dɪˈtɛkʃən/

noun

••••••

- ••••••

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

••••••

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

••••••

- ••••••

discovery, identification, recognition

••••••

ignorance, oversight

••••••

detection of error, early detection, fraud detection, signal detection

••••••

🔒

••••••

Detention

/dɪˈten.ʃən/

noun

••••••

- ••••••

the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody

••••••

The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.

••••••

- ••••••

custody, confinement, imprisonment, holding

••••••

freedom, release, liberation, discharge

••••••

police detention, school detention, detention center

••••••

📉

••••••

deteriorate

/dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/

verb

••••••

deteriorated

••••••

deteriorated

••••••

deteriorates

••••••

deteriorating

••••••

to become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value

••••••

Her health began to deteriorate after the accident.

••••••

deteriorate with age

••••••

to get worse as time passes

••••••

decline, worsen, degenerate, degrade, decay

••••••

improve, strengthen, recover

••••••

health deteriorate, condition deteriorate, rapidly deteriorate, gradually deteriorate

••••••

💪

••••••

determination

/dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

••••••

- ••••••

The firmness of purpose; the act of deciding something firmly.

••••••

Her determination helped her overcome all the obstacles.

••••••

with determination

••••••

showing firmness of purpose

••••••

resolve, firmness, perseverance, tenacity, willpower

••••••

indecision, weakness, hesitation

••••••

strong determination, show determination, with determination, fierce determination

••••••

⚖️

••••••

determine

/dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/

verb

••••••

- ••••••

determined

••••••

determined

••••••

determines

••••••

determining

••••••

To decide or establish something after consideration.

••••••

The jury will determine the outcome of the case.

••••••

determine the course of action

••••••

To decide what should be done.

••••••

decide, establish, conclude, define, settle

••••••

hesitate, doubt

••••••

determine the cause, determine the result, determine the effect, determine value

••••••

💪

••••••

determined

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

adjective

••••••

- ••••••

Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.

••••••

She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.

••••••

strong-willed

••••••

Having a strong determination to achieve something.

••••••

resolute, steadfast, strong-willed, persistent, firm

••••••

indecisive, hesitant, weak

••••••

determined effort, determined face, determined spirit, determined to succeed

••••••

🌪️

••••••

devastate

/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

verb

••••••

- ••••••

devastated

••••••

devastated

••••••

devastates

••••••

devastating

••••••

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

••••••

The hurricane devastated the coastal town.

••••••

- ••••••

destroy, ruin, demolish, wreck

••••••

build, create, restore

••••••

devastate a city, devastate a region, devastating effects

••••••

🌱

••••••

develop

/dɪˈvɛləp/

verb

••••••

developed

••••••

developed

••••••

develops

••••••

developing

••••••

To grow, advance, or create something over time.

••••••

The company aims to develop new software solutions.

••••••

develop a habit

••••••

To gradually acquire a habit.

••••••

grow, build, progress, create, expand

••••••

decline, regress, stop

••••••

develop skills, develop software, develop plan, develop relationship

••••••

🌱

••••••

developing

/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

verb

••••••

- ••••••

developing

••••••

the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced

••••••

She is developing new skills in programming.

••••••

developing country

••••••

a country that is in the process of becoming more economically and socially advanced

••••••

advancing, progressing, improving, evolving

••••••

regressing, declining

••••••

developing country, developing skill, developing idea, developing relationship

••••••

📈

••••••

development

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

noun

••••••

- ••••••

the process of growth, progress, or improvement

••••••

The new project will bring major development to the area.

••••••

real estate development

••••••

the process of building new properties

••••••

growth, progress, advancement, improvement

••••••

decline, stagnation

••••••

economic development, software development, personal development, development project

••••••

📱

••••••

device

/dɪˈvaɪs/

noun

••••••

- ••••••

An object, machine, or piece of equipment designed for a particular purpose.

••••••

She bought a new device to track her fitness activities.

••••••

left to your own devices

••••••

to allow someone to do what they want without interfering

••••••

gadget, instrument, apparatus, tool, appliance

••••••

object, useless item

••••••

electronic device, medical device, portable device, mobile device

••••••

😈

••••••

devil

/ˈdɛv.əl/

noun

••••••

- ••••••

An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.

••••••

The story warned children about making deals with the devil.

••••••

speak of the devil

••••••

Used when the person being talked about unexpectedly appears.

••••••

demon, fiend, monster, spirit, satan

••••••

angel, saint, god

••••••

devil worship, devil figure, fight the devil, devil smile

••••••

📝

••••••

devise

/dɪˈvaɪz/

verb

••••••

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devised

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devised

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devises

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devising

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To plan or invent something carefully.

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The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.

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invent, plan, create, formulate, design

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destroy, neglect

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devise a plan, devise a strategy, devise a method

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devote

/dɪˈvoʊt/

verb

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devoted

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devoted

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devotes

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devoting

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to give time, effort, or resources to something

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She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.

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devote oneself to

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to dedicate oneself fully to something

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dedicate, commit, allocate, apply

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neglect, ignore

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devote time, devote energy, devote effort, devote resources

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❤️

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devoted

/dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

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Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

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She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.

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dedicated, loyal, faithful, loving, committed

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disloyal, indifferent, neglectful

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devoted fan, devoted friend, devoted to work, devoted couple

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❤️

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Devotion

/dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

noun

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love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

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Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.

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dedication, loyalty, commitment, faithfulness

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indifference, neglect, disloyalty, betrayal

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religious devotion, unwavering devotion, deep devotion

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diagnose

/ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

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diagnosed

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diagnosed

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diagnoses

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diagnosing

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To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

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The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.

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diagnose a problem

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To identify the cause of an issue

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identify, detect, determine, analyze, recognize

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misdiagnose, ignore

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diagnose disease, diagnose illness, diagnose condition, diagnose problem

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diagnosis

/ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

noun

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The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

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The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.

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identification, detection, finding, determination

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misdiagnosis, guess

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medical diagnosis, accurate diagnosis, early diagnosis

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diagram

/ˈdaɪəɡræm/

noun

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a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something

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The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.

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chart, illustration, figure, schematic, sketch

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text, description

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flow diagram, labeled diagram, block diagram, draw a diagram

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dialogue

/ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/

noun

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A conversation between two or more people, or a discussion aimed at reaching understanding.

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The two countries engaged in a dialogue to resolve their differences.

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open dialogue

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A transparent and constructive conversation.

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conversation, discussion, talk, exchange, communication

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silence, monologue

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constructive dialogue, political dialogue, open dialogue

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diamond

/ˈdaɪəmənd/

noun

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a precious hard stone, usually clear and colorless, valued as a gemstone

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She wore a beautiful diamond necklace at the party.

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diamond in the rough

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a person or thing with potential or talent but lacking polish or refinement

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gem, jewel, crystal, stone, treasure

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rock, pebble

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diamond ring, diamond necklace, diamond mine, diamond shape

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diary

/ˈdaɪəri/

noun

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a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

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She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.

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journal, log, notebook, memoir

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public record, announcement

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keep a diary, personal diary, secret diary, daily diary

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dictate

/dɪkˈteɪt/

verb

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dictated

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dictated

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dictates

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dictating

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To state or order authoritatively; to say aloud words to be written down.

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The teacher dictated the instructions to the students.

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dictate terms

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To impose rules or conditions on others.

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command, order, prescribe, decree

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request, suggest

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dictate terms, dictate conditions, dictate a letter

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dictator

/dɪkˈteɪtə/

noun

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a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

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The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

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tyrant, despot, autocrat

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democrat, leader

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dictator's regime, military dictator, cruel dictator

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dictionary

/ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

noun

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A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.

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I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.

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lexicon, wordbook, glossary, vocabulary

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nonsense, gibberish

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online dictionary, bilingual dictionary, dictionary entry, dictionary definition

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die

/daɪ/

verb

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died

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died

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dies

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dying

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To stop living; to cease to exist.

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The old tree finally died after the storm.

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die hard

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To disappear or change very slowly, if at all

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perish, expire, pass away, cease, decease

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live, survive, exist

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die young, die peacefully, die suddenly, die from

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diet

/ˈdaɪət/

noun

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the kinds of food that a person usually eats

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He follows a strict vegetarian diet.

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go on a diet

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to start eating less or differently to lose weight

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nutrition, food, meals, regimen

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overeating, bingeing

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healthy diet, balanced diet, strict diet, special diet

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differ

/ˈdɪfər/

verb

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differed

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differed

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differs

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differing

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to be unlike or distinct from something else

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Opinions differ on this issue.

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agree to differ

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to accept that people will not agree

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vary, contrast, diverge, disagree

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match, agree

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differ in opinion, differ from, differ greatly, differ slightly

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