Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
"Rest is essential for recuperation after illness."
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
"The headache tends to recur every few weeks."
to cure again; to remedy a second time
"The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened."
the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again
"The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms."
happening again and again, repeatedly
"She suffers from recurrent nightmares."
a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules
"The recusant opposed the new law."
to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away
"We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste."
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.
"Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste."
having the color of blood or rubies; a primary color
"She wore a red dress to the party."
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
"Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households."
a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers
"The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months."
to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value
"He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal."
the act of being saved from sin, error, or evil; also the act of regaining possession or making something better
"He sought redemption for his past mistakes."
the act of sharing something out differently from before, often wealth or resources
"The government promised a fair redistribution of land among the farmers."
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
"The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air."
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
"The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs."
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
"She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all."
to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial
"His hard work will redound to the success of the company."
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
"The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers."
to make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
"The government is trying to reduce pollution in the city."
made smaller or less in amount, degree, or size; decreased
"The store offers reduced prices on winter clothing."
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
"The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles."
the action or process of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
"There has been a significant reduction in pollution levels."
the state of being unnecessary or more than needed
"The report contained too much redu ndance and repetition."
the state of being unnecessary or no longer needed; dismissal from a job due to lack of work
"Many workers faced redundancy after the factory closed."
not or no longer needed; unnecessary
"Many workers were made redundant after the company closed."
to smell strongly and unpleasantly; to give off a bad odor
"The garbage bin reeked after being left in the sun."
to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel
"He reeled backward after being punched."
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
"The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region."
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
"The monks gathered for their evening refection."
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
"Students had lunch in the refectory."
to direct someone to another source of help, information, or decision
"The doctor will refer you to a specialist."
able to be related or directed to something
"The issue is referable to the new policy changes."
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
"The referee stopped the game after a foul."
the action of mentioning or alluding to something
"I need to check the reference for this article."
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
"The government held a referendum on the new constitution."
a person who directs someone to another person or service
"The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client."
to improve something by making small changes or removing impurities
"The company is working to refine its production process."
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
"She has very refined taste in art and music."
the process of improving something to make it more polished or sophisticated
"The new software is a refinement of the earlier version."
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
"The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily."
to show an image as in a mirror, or to think deeply about something
"The mirror reflects her smiling face."
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
"The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun."
the image of something in a mirror or water, or serious thought about something
"She saw her reflection in the glass window."
thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images
"After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood."
A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visibility.
"The cyclist attached a red reflector to the back of his bike for safety."
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
"The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee."
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
"The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions."
directed back on itself; showing deep thought about oneself
"She became more reflexive about her behavior after the feedback."
The process of replanting an area with trees.
"Reforestation helps combat climate change by absorbing carbon."
