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The Urban Planner Who Transformed a City

Rahim was an urban planner who worked in a postwar city. His primary goal was to rebuild infrastructure and create livable spaces. His profile was impressive - he was the city's premier architect. Rahim presided over the planning committee and proposed innovative solutions. One of his key premises was that good planning should precede construction. Some private developers protested, because they wanted to take shortcuts. But Rahim was precise in his requirements. His designs were popular among citizens, and this made him pleased. At a meeting, his primary concern was to ensure that parks and green spaces would exist. A developer tried to pretend that he would comply, but Rahim could see through it. His determination prevailed, and the city council approved his comprehensive plan. A funny moment was when at a community event, a pitcher who was serving lemonade accidentally spilled it on Rahim's blueprints. But Rahim laughed and said it was just water under the bridge. His vision was that every neighborhood should possess its own character. Rahim didn't believe in quick fixes like protein supplements - he wanted sustainable solutions. Some critics presumed that his plans were too ambitious, but Rahim proved them wrong. After years of work, the city became a model for urban development. Rahim's legacy was that proper planning and community involvement can create beautiful, functional cities.

Emoji	Word	Images	Past	Past Participle	Third Person Singular	Gerund	Meaning	Example Sentence	Example Expression	Example Expression Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#0 🥛 ••••••	pitcher /ˈpɪtʃər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a large container with a handle used for pouring liquids ••••••	She filled the pitcher with cold water for the guests. ••••••	pitcher plant ••••••	a type of carnivorous plant with a deep cavity filled with fluid to trap insects ••••••	jug, container, carafe, ewer ••••••	cup, bowl ••••••	water pitcher, glass pitcher, ceramic pitcher, milk pitcher ••••••
#0 📘 ••••••	planner /ˈplænər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks ••••••	She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings. ••••••	event planner ••••••	a person whose job is to organize events or functions ••••••	organizer, scheduler, coordinator, strategist, designer ••••••	disorganizer, improviser ••••••	event planner, city planner, financial planner, wedding planner ••••••
#0 😊 ••••••	pleased /pliːzd/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	feeling happy or satisfied with something ••••••	She was pleased with her exam results. ••••••	pleased as punch ••••••	extremely pleased or delighted ••••••	delighted, happy, satisfied, content, glad ••••••	unhappy, disappointed ••••••	pleased with, pleased to meet, very pleased, pleased about ••••••
#0 👥 ••••••	Popular /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted ••••••	This restaurant is very popular among young people. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	famous, well-liked, favored, trendy ••••••	unpopular, disliked, unfashionable ••••••	popular culture, popular opinion, popular choice ••••••
#0 👐 ••••••	possess /pəˈzɛs/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	possessed ••••••	possessed ••••••	possesses ••••••	possessing ••••••	To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic. ••••••	She possesses great talent in music. ••••••	possess yourself of ••••••	to gain control of or acquire something ••••••	own, hold, maintain, control, acquire ••••••	lack, lose, surrender ••••••	possess talent, possess property, possess knowledge, possess rights ••••••
#0 ⚔️ ••••••	postwar /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	occurring or existing after a war ••••••	The postwar period saw significant economic growth. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	post-conflict, post-crisis ••••••	pre-war ••••••	postwar era, postwar reconstruction, postwar economy ••••••
#0 ⏮️ ••••••	precede /prɪˈsiːd/ verb ••••••	••••••	preceded ••••••	preceded ••••••	precedes ••••••	preceding ••••••	to come before something in time, order, or position ••••••	A short introduction will precede the main lecture. ••••••	precede by ••••••	to happen before something else ••••••	come before, lead, pave the way, herald ••••••	follow, succeed ••••••	events precede, ceremony precedes, precede discussion, precede statement ••••••
#0 🎯 ••••••	precise /prɪˈsaɪs/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail. ••••••	She gave precise instructions for the experiment. ••••••	to be precise ••••••	used to give exact details or clarify something ••••••	exact, accurate, specific, clear, definite ••••••	imprecise, vague, inaccurate ••••••	precise instructions, precise details, precise measurements, precise meaning ••••••
#0 👑 ••••••	premier /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/ noun, adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank ••••••	The French premier addressed the nation. ••••••	Premier League ••••••	the top professional football league in England ••••••	prime minister, leader, head, top, chief ••••••	subordinate, inferior, secondary ••••••	French premier, premier role, premier status ••••••
#0 🏠 ••••••	premise /ˈprɛmɪs/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property ••••••	His argument was based on a false premise. ••••••	on the premise that ••••••	based on the assumption that ••••••	assumption, proposition, thesis, property, building ••••••	fact, reality, truth ••••••	false premise, legal premises, premise of argument ••••••
#0 👩‍⚖️ ••••••	preside /prɪˈzaɪd/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	presided ••••••	presided ••••••	presides ••••••	presiding ••••••	to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization ••••••	She will preside over the meeting tomorrow. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	chair, lead, direct, manage ••••••	follow, be led ••••••	preside over a meeting, preside over a ceremony, preside over a discussion ••••••
#0 🤔 ••••••	presume /prɪˈzjuːm/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	presumed ••••••	presumed ••••••	presumes ••••••	presuming ••••••	To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted. ••••••	I presume she has already left for the meeting. ••••••	presume innocence ••••••	to assume someone is innocent until proven guilty ••••••	assume, suppose, believe, infer, guess ••••••	doubt, disbelieve, question ••••••	presume innocence, presume to act, presume responsibility, presume knowledge ••••••
#0 🎭 ••••••	pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	pretended ••••••	pretended ••••••	pretends ••••••	pretending ••••••	To act as if something is true when it is not. ••••••	The children pretended to be superheroes. ••••••	pretend play ••••••	A form of play where children act out roles and scenarios. ••••••	feign, fake, simulate, act ••••••	reveal, show ••••••	pretend to be, pretend play, pretend interest ••••••
#0 🏆 ••••••	prevail /prɪˈveɪl/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	prevailed ••••••	prevailed ••••••	prevails ••••••	prevailing ••••••	To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common. ••••••	Justice will always prevail over injustice. ••••••	prevail upon someone ••••••	to persuade someone to do something ••••••	triumph, succeed, win, dominate, overcome ••••••	fail, lose, surrender ••••••	prevail over, prevail in, prevail upon, prevail against ••••••
#0 1️⃣ ••••••	primary /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Most important; main; happening first. ••••••	Education is a primary factor in economic growth. ••••••	primary concern ••••••	the most important issue or problem ••••••	main, chief, principal, essential, fundamental ••••••	secondary, minor, trivial ••••••	primary education, primary reason, primary goal, primary source ••••••
#0 🔒 ••••••	Private /ˈpraɪ.vət/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	personal; confidential; not public; individual ••••••	This is a private conversation between two friends. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	personal, confidential, secret, individual ••••••	public, open, shared, common ••••••	private property, private life, private school, private sector ••••••
#0 👤 ••••••	profile /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a description or representation of someone or something; an outline ••••••	He updated his profile on the company website. ••••••	low profile ••••••	avoiding attention or publicity ••••••	outline, description, sketch, representation ••••••	anonymity, obscurity ••••••	social profile, user profile, company profile, keep a low profile ••••••
#0 💍 ••••••	propose /prəˈpoʊz/ verb ••••••	••••••	proposed ••••••	proposed ••••••	proposes ••••••	proposing ••••••	to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you ••••••	I propose we take a short break. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	suggest, recommend, offer, present ••••••	withdraw, reject, oppose ••••••	propose idea, propose solution, propose marriage, propose plan, propose change ••••••
#0 🍖 ••••••	protein /ˈproʊtiːn/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions ••••••	Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	amino acids, peptides, enzymes, nutrients ••••••	carbohydrates, fats ••••••	protein synthesis, high-protein foods, protein shake ••••••
#0 ✊ ••••••	protest /ˈproʊtest/ verb ••••••	••••••	protested ••••••	protested ••••••	protests ••••••	protesting ••••••	to express strong objection; to demonstrate against something ••••••	Students protest against the new policy. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	object, oppose, demonstrate, complain ••••••	support, agree, accept, approve ••••••	protest against, peaceful protest, protest march, strongly protest ••••••

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