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work toward understanding

work toward understanding (wɜrk təwɔrd ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ)

Phrasal-verb Resolution

Signification

to make an effort to empathize and see another person’s perspective

faire un effort pour empathiser et voir la perspective de l'autre (faire un effort pour empathiser et voir la perspective de l'autre)

Phrases d'exemple

"Both sides should work toward understanding rather than arguing."

"Les deux parties devraient œuvrer pour se comprendre plutôt que de se disputer." (Les deux parties devraient œuvrer pour se comprendre plutôt que de se disputer.)

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