Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
"He is an eminent professor of physics."
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
"The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace."
The act of releasing something, especially gas, heat, or light.
"Car engines are a major source of carbon emissions."
The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.
"Reducing emissions protects the environment."
to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas
"The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere."
an ant; a small insect
"The emmet carried food to its nest."
a substance that softens or soothes the skin
"She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin."
payment for work or services; salary or fees
"The professor received his annual emolument from the university."
A strong feeling such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear.
"She was overwhelmed with emotion when she heard the news."
Relating to a person’s feelings, or easily affected by them.
"He gave an emotional speech about his childhood."
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
"His emotionality often influenced his decisions."
in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions
"She became emotionally attached to her pet."
Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
"Emotions ran high during the protests."
showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of others
"She is very empathetic towards people in distress."
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
"Her empathy helped her connect with her patients."
special importance or prominence given to something
"The teacher placed great emphasis on regular practice."
to give special importance or attention to something
"She emphasized the need for honesty in her speech."
expressed with emphasis; strongly expressive
"He gave an emphatic denial of the rumors."
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
"The Roman Empire lasted for centuries."
based on observation or experience rather than theory
"The theory needs to be supported by empirical data."
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
"Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation."
to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively
"The company plans to employ more engineers next year."
A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.
"The company values each employee's contribution to its success."
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
"The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers."
the state of having a paid job or work
"The government is working to increase youth employment."
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
"They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor."
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
"Education can empower people to improve their lives."
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
"Empowering children can lead to societal progress."
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
"Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence."
containing nothing; not filled
"The box was completely empty."
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
"The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars."
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
"Young athletes often emulate their idols."
Reproducing something or following someone to achieve success.
"The software allows the emulation of old video games on modern devices."
to make something possible; to give someone the ability to do something
"This software will enable users to create their own websites."
to make into law; to perform or act out
"The government decided to enact a new policy on education."
a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth
"The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay."
to be filled with love or admiration for
"She was enamored with the beautiful scenery."
filled with love or admiration
"He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert."
to set up or establish a camp
"The soldiers encamped near the river for the night."
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
"The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article."
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
"The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales."
to convert a message into code or cipher
"The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it."
to form a circle around something
"The protesters encircled the building in a human chain."
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
"The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved."
Expressing praise; laudatory.
"The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author."
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
"He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher."
To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.
"The project will encompass all aspects of rural development."
An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.
"The band returned to the stage for an encore."
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
"During the hike, we encountered a wild bear."
To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.
"Parents should encourage their children to read daily."
