Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals
"The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner."
to change the order or position of something
"She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room."
A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.
"There is no reason to be upset."
Fair and sensible; having sound judgment; not extreme or excessive.
"The price of the meal was quite reasonable."
in a fair, sensible, or logical manner
"The price was reasonably low compared to other products."
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
"Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical."
Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.
"Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently."
comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts
"She needed reassurance that everything would be okay."
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
"The teacher reassured the students before the exam."
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
"The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases."
a person who resists authority or control; to resist or fight against authority
"The students rebelled against the new dress code."
an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
"The rebellion was crushed by the army after a few months."
resisting authority or control; showing a desire to rebel
"The rebellious teenager refused to follow the school rules."
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
"She rebuffed his invitation to dinner."
to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
"The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood."
to criticize or scold someone sharply
"The teacher rebuked the student for being late."
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
"The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine."
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
"The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence."
a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another
"Her rebuttal was clear and convincing."
stubbornly resistant to authority or control
"The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules."
To adjust or modify according to a new standard or plan; to reassess and realign.
"He had to recalibrate his strategy after the market crash."
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
"I can't recall the last time we met."
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
"He recanted his previous statement in court."
to summarize or restate the main points briefly
"The teacher recapitulated the lesson at the end of the class."
The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.
"The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class."
To take back or regain possession of something.
"The army managed to recapture the lost territory."
To present or change something in a different form or style.
"The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor."
To move back or further away from a previous position.
"The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped."
Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.
"The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter."
To get or be given something; to accept something offered.
"She received a letter from her friend."
a person or device that receives something such as a signal, message, or object
"The radio receiver picks up signals from distant stations."
having happened or started only a short time ago
"The recent developments have been quite exciting."
in the recent past; not long ago
"I recently visited the museum."
the act of receiving something or someone; a formal social gathering
"We attended a wedding reception at the hotel."
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
"She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues."
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
"Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project."
A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.
"The children played outside during recess."
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
"The country is facing a severe recession."
Relating to or characterized by economic recession.
"Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects."
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
"Blue eye color is often a recessive trait."
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
"The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists."
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
"The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates."
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
"The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before."
a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required
"I found a great recipe for chocolate cake."
A person who receives something, such as an award, gift, or message.
"She was the recipient of the award for best performance."
Given, felt, or done in return; mutual.
"Their relationship is based on reciprocal respect and trust."
To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
"She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug."
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
"Friendships are often based on reciprocity and trust."
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
"She gave a piano recital at the concert hall."
The act of reading or repeating something aloud, especially poetry or passages.
"The student won the prize for her poetry recitation."
