Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
to make something clear; to explain
"The teacher tried to elucidate the complex theory."
to escape from or avoid something, especially in a skillful or clever way
"The thief managed to elude the police."
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
"His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues."
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
"The solution to the problem proved elusive."
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
"They spent an elysian week on the quiet island."
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
"For her, the garden was a personal elysium."
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
"The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food."
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
"The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house."
To come out or spread from a source.
"A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden."
To free from restraint, control, or the power of another; to liberate.
"The movement aimed to emancipate slaves from oppression."
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
"The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history."
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
"The constant criticism emasculated his confidence."
An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
"The government imposed an embargo on weapons exports."
to begin a journey, project, or activity
"She decided to embark on a new career in medicine."
Beginning a journey or enterprise.
"The group is embarking on a long journey."
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
"His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone."
feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something
"He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name."
causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating
"It was embarrassing when I forgot her name."
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
"Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake."
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
"He works at the French embassy in Dhaka."
to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context
"The journalist was embedded with the military unit."
to make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features
"She embellished her story with unnecessary details."
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
"The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds."
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
"The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds."
To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.
"The unfair treatment embittered the employees."
To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.
"The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms."
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
"The dove is an emblem of peace."
To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.
"She embodies the spirit of generosity."
to give someone the courage or confidence to do something
"Her success emboldened her to take more risks."
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
"The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism."
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
"The invitation card was embossed with golden letters."
to hold someone closely in your arms, or to accept or support something willingly
"They embraced each other after a long separation."
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
"She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase."
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
"The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal."
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
"She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute."
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
"The project is still in its embryonic stage."
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
"The editor emended the manuscript before publication."
a correction or improvement made to a text
"The article required several emendations before it was ready for print."
a bright green precious stone used in jewelry
"The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight."
to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something
"New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows."
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
"The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication."
A serious, unexpected situation that requires immediate action.
"The ambulance arrived quickly in response to the emergency."
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
"The emergent startup quickly attracted investors."
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
"A major health crisis emerges from pollution."
becoming known, developing, or starting to exist
"Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world."
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
"He is a professor emeritus at the university."
a substance that causes vomiting
"The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison."
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
"The emigrant started a new life in Canada."
To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.
"Many people emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century."
Fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere.
"She rose to eminence as a leading scientist."
