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to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something
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She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.
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to break the natural course of something
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disturb, hinder, intrude, disrupt, break in
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the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
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The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
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break, disruption, disturbance, pause, interference
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continuation, flow, continuity
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unexpected interruption, brief interruption, service interruption, constant interruption
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a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
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There was a short interval between the two performances.
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gap, break, pause, duration, span
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time interval, regular interval, short interval, interval training
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To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
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The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
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to get involved in an argument or disagreement to try to resolve it
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mediate, intercede, interfere, step in, arbitrate
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intervene in conflict, intervene directly, intervene quickly, intervene diplomatically
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the action of becoming involved in a situation to change it
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Government intervention helped stabilize the economy.
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the use of military force in a conflict
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interference, mediation, involvement, intrusion, action
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noninterference, neglect, inaction
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early intervention, direct intervention, government intervention, timely intervention
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noun, verb
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a formal meeting in which one person asks another questions
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She prepared well for the job interview.
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a discussion with an employee leaving a company
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meeting, questioning, discussion, examination, consultation
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job interview, phone interview, conduct interview, interview process
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/ˈɪntɪmət/
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Closely acquainted; very familiar and personal.
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They shared an intimate dinner by candlelight.
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A deep or detailed understanding of something.
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close, familiar, personal, confidential, warm
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distant, impersonal, formal
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intimate relationship, intimate knowledge, intimate dinner, intimate friend
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preposition
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expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
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She walked into the room quietly.
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inside, within, toward, onto
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fall into, get into, break into, move into
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/ɪnˈtɒlərəbl̩/
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so bad, difficult, or unpleasant that it cannot be endured
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The heat during the summer was almost intolerable.
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a condition or state that is too difficult or unpleasant to continue
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unbearable, insufferable, unendurable, extreme, unacceptable
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tolerable, bearable, acceptable
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intolerable pain, intolerable pressure, intolerable behavior, intolerable burden
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/ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
adjective
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very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
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The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
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fascinating, captivating, engaging, compelling, mysterious
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boring, dull, uninteresting
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intriguing idea, intriguing story, intriguing mystery, intriguing character
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verb
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to present someone or something to another person or group
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He will introduce his new idea at the meeting.
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to formally present a proposed law
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present, announce, propose, launch, establish
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withdraw, remove, eliminate
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introduce yourself, introduce changes, introduce technology, introduce to
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/ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/
noun
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the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part
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The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.
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the beginning explanation or basic presentation of a subject
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beginning, preface, initiation, presentation, foreword
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make an introduction, give an introduction, introduction to a book, formal introduction
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verb
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to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
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The army invaded the neighboring country.
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to intrude into someone's personal life
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attack, conquer, occupy, overrun, intrude
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invade territory, invade privacy, invaded country, invading force
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/ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)
adjective, noun
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Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
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The court declared the contract invalid.
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A reasoning or statement that is not logically correct.
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void, ineffective, worthless, weak, ill
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invalid contract, invalid data, invalid reason
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noun
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the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
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The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
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invalidness, nullity, illegitimacy, ineffectiveness, voidness
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validity, legitimacy, soundness
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legal invalidity, claim invalidity, grounds of invalidity, prove invalidity
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/ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/
adjective
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never changing; constant; always the same
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His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
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constant, unchanging, fixed, consistent
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variable, changing, inconsistent, fluctuating
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invariable rule, invariable routine, invariable custom, invariable pattern
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/ɪnˈveɪʒən/
noun
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An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
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The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
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A violation of someone's personal life without permission.
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attack, incursion, intrusion, assault, raid
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retreat, withdrawal, defense
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military invasion, foreign invasion, invasion force, invasion threat
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/ɪnˈvɛnt/
verb
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to create or design something that has not existed before
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Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
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to waste time creating something that already exists
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create, design, develop, originate, devise
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invent a machine, invent a device, invent story, invent technology
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/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
noun
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a creation or device that has been newly made or designed
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The telephone was a groundbreaking invention.
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necessity drives people to create solutions
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creation, innovation, discovery, contraption, device
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new invention, scientific invention, modern invention, patent an invention
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/ɪnˈventər/
noun
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a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
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The inventor patented her new medical device.
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a person known for creating important or influential inventions
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creator, innovator, designer, originator, pioneer
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imitator, follower
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famous inventor, prolific inventor, inventor of, young inventor
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/ɪnˈvɛst/
verb
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to put money, time, or effort into something with the expectation of achieving a benefit
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He decided to invest in real estate to secure his future.
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to commit money, time, or effort into something
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finance, fund, contribute, allocate, commit
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invest money, invest in stocks, invest heavily, invest wisely
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/ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/
verb
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to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information
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The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.
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to examine or look into a specific case
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examine, probe, inspect, explore, analyze
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investigate crime, investigate a complaint, investigate thoroughly
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/ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth
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The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.
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being examined or inquired into
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inquiry, probe, inspection, examination, scrutiny
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launch an investigation, conduct an investigation, criminal investigation
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/ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/
noun
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a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
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The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.
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a detective who works independently, often hired for personal cases
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detective, examiner, inspector, researcher, sleuth
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police investigator, lead investigator, private investigator, chief investigator
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/ɪnˈvɛst.mənt/
noun
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the action or process of putting money, time, or resources into something for future benefit
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Her investment in technology startups has paid off well.
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the profit or loss derived from an investment
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funding, financing, contribution, allocation, venture
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make an investment, attract investment, foreign investment, wise investment
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/ɪnˈvɛstər/
noun
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a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
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The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
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an individual who provides capital for a business startup, usually in exchange for ownership equity
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financier, shareholder, backer, capitalist
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foreign investor, private investor, institutional investor, angel investor
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/ɪnˈvɪzɪbəl/
adjective
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unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
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The stars became invisible as the sun rose.
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an unseen force guiding economic or social outcomes
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unseen, hidden, concealed, imperceptible, obscure
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invisible force, invisible power, invisible ink, invisible barrier
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/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
noun
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a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something
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She sent me an invitation to her wedding.
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to formally invite someone
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request, call, summon, appeal, proposal
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send invitation, wedding invitation, formal invitation, accept invitation
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/ɪnˈvaɪt/
verb
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to ask someone to come to a place or event
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She invited her friends to the party.
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to do something that is likely to cause problems
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ask, request, call, summon, beckon
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invite someone, invite to dinner, warmly invite, cordially invite
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verb
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invited
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invited
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invites
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inviting
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asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
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She was invited to the party.
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asked, requested, welcomed, summoned, beckoned
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excluded, rejected, refused
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invited guest, invited to a party, invited formally, invited personally
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/ɪnˈvaɪtər/
noun
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a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
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The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
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host, inviter, organizer, caller, convenor
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guest, invitee
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formal invitor, event invitor, original invitor, main invitor
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/ɪnˈvoʊk/
verb
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to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
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The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
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to appeal to or rely on the law for support or justification
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appeal, call upon, cite, summon, request
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invoke the law, invoke authority, invoke powers, invoke tradition
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/ɪnˈvɑːlv/
verb
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to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity
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The project will involve several departments working together.
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to participate or take part in something
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include, engage, entail, require, associate
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involve in, involve with, project involves, task involves
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🔗
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/ɪnˈvɑːlvd/
adjective
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complicated or engaged in something
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She was deeply involved in community service.
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to take an active part in something
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engaged, committed, complicated, connected
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detached, simple, uninvolved
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deeply involved, personally involved, involved process
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/ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/
noun
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the act of taking part in something
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His involvement in the project was crucial.
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participation, engagement, contribution, role, association
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exclusion, absence, withdrawal
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active involvement, direct involvement, community involvement
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relating to Ireland, its people, or its language
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The Irish countryside is very beautiful.
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Ireland citizen, Gaelic, Hibernian
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Irish people, Irish language, Irish culture
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/ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/
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a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat
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He used an iron to smooth his shirt.
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to resolve problems or difficulties
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metal, steel, press, flatten
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iron bar, iron rod, iron clothes, iron ore, iron out issues
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/aɪˈrɒnɪk/
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happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic
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It is ironic that the fire station burned down.
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used to highlight a situation that is surprisingly contradictory
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sarcastic, paradoxical, mocking, satirical
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straightforward, sincere, expected
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ironic twist, ironic smile, deeply ironic, somewhat ironic
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/aɪˈrɒnɪkli/
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in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
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Ironically, the fire station burned down.
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sarcastically, paradoxically, unexpectedly, amusingly
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ironically enough, say ironically, ironically true
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🎭
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a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
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The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
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used to highlight a contradiction between expectations and reality
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sarcasm, paradox, mockery, satire
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sincerity, honesty, straightforwardness
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sense of irony, bitter irony, cruel irony, situational irony
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🤯
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/ɪˈræʃənəl/
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not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought
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His fear of the dark was completely irrational.
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an unreasonable or extreme fear
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illogical, unreasonable, absurd, senseless
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rational, logical, reasonable
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irrational decision, irrational behavior, irrational belief
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ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti
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The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
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His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
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illogicality, foolishness, unreasonableness
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rationality, reason, logic
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/ɪˈreɡjələr/
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not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
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His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
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a verb that does not follow standard conjugation rules
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uneven, inconsistent, abnormal, erratic, unusual
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regular, consistent, uniform
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irregular pattern, irregular shape, irregular schedule, irregular heartbeat
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/ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/
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lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
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The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
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abnormality, inconsistency, anomaly, deviation, unevenness
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regularity, consistency, uniformity
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financial irregularity, procedural irregularity, minor irregularity, serious irregularity, reporting irregularity
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the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
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His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
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insignificance, unimportance, inconsequence, triviality, immateriality
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relevance, importance, significance
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complete irrelevance, political irrelevance, claim irrelevance, sense of irrelevance
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the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand
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The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.
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irrelevance, insignificance, inconsequence, immateriality, triviality
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relevance, importance, significance
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complete irrelevancy, total irrelevancy, legal irrelevancy, apparent irrelevancy
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Not connected with or related to the matter at hand
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His comment was completely irrelevant to the discussion.
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Information that does not matter in the context
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unrelated, immaterial, extraneous, insignificant
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relevant, important, significant
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irrelevant comment, irrelevant detail, irrelevant information, irrelevant answer
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/ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/
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lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
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The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
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act with irresponsibility
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to behave without care or responsibility
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carelessness, recklessness, negligence, irresponsibleness
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responsibility, accountability, reliability
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financial irresponsibility, social irresponsibility, sheer irresponsibility, act of irresponsibility
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/ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/
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lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
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It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
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reckless, careless, thoughtless, negligent
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responsible, careful, thoughtful, reliable
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irresponsible behavior, irresponsible person, act irresponsibly
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