Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/bɪˈhuːv/

to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do

"It would behoove you to study before the exam."

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behooves

verb
/bɪˈhuːvz/

third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary

"It behooves every citizen to follow the law."

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behove

verb
/bɪˈhəʊv/

British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary

"It would behove the company to listen to its customers."

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Being

noun/verb
/ˈbiːɪŋ/

Existence; the state of living; a living creature.

"Kindness is part of being human."

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belabor

verb
/bɪˈleɪbər/

to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically

"The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless."

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belabour

verb
/bɪˈleɪbə/

to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length

"The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it."

verb
/bɪˈleɪt/

to delay or make late

"Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party."

adjective
/bɪˈleɪtɪd/

coming or happening later than expected or usual

"She sent me a belated birthday card."

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belay

verb
/bɪˈleɪ/

to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)

"The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly."

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belch

verb; noun
/beltʃ/

to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully

"After drinking the soda, he belched loudly."

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Bele

noun
/ˈbeɪleɪ/

a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance

"The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh."

verb
/bɪˈliːɡər/

to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces

"The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers."

noun
/ˈbɛlfri/

A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.

"The church belfry housed a large bronze bell."

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belie

verb
/bɪˈlaɪ/

To give a false impression of something; to contradict.

"His calm face belied his inner anxiety."

noun
/bɪˈliːf/

an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof

"Her belief in kindness inspired many people."

adjective
/bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.

"Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable."

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verb
/bɪˈliːv/

To accept something as true; to have faith or confidence in.

"She believes in the power of kindness."

noun
/bɪˈliːvər/

a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle

"She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty."

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belittle

verb
/bɪˈlɪtl/

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

"He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior."

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Bell

noun
/bɛl/

a hollow object, usually made of metal, that makes a ringing sound when struck

"The school bell rang loudly at noon."

noun
/bel ˈæp.əl/

a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense

"The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions."

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belle

noun
/bɛl/

A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.

"She was the belle of the ball that evening."

adjective
/ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.

"His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts."

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adjective
/bəˈlɪdʒərənt/

Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight.

"She became belligerent when the waiter got her order wrong."

noun
/ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.

"The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry."

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Belly

noun
/ˈbɛli/

The front part of the human body below the chest; stomach or abdomen.

"He rubbed his belly after the big meal."

verb
/bɪˈlɒŋ/

to be in the right place or to be a member of a group

"She felt she truly belonged to the team."

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beloved

adjective
/bɪˈlʌvɪd/

dearly loved, highly regarded

"She was the beloved queen of the kingdom."

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below

preposition
/bɪˈloʊ/

At a lower level or position than something else.

"The basement is below the ground floor."

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Belt

noun
/bɛlt/

a strip of material worn around the waist to support clothes or as decoration

"He tightened his belt before leaving for work."

verb
/bɪˈmoʊn/

To express discontent or sorrow over something.

"Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film."

verb
/bɪˈmjuːz/

To confuse or puzzle someone.

"The complex instructions bemused the new employees."

adjective
/bɪˈmjuːzd/

confused, puzzled, or lost in thought

"She looked bemused when he asked the strange question."

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Bench

noun
/bɛntʃ/

a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone

"They sat on the park bench watching the sunset."

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noun
/ˈbɛntʃmɑːrk/

a standard or point of reference against which things are compared or assessed

"The company set a new benchmark for customer service."

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noun
/ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ/

Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set standards

"Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance."

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Bend

verb
/bɛnd/

to curve something or cause it to change shape; to move the body or part of it downward or forward

"She had to bend down to pick up the coin."

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bendy

adjective
/ˈbɛndi/

Easily curved or flexible.

"The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup."

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Beneath

preposition
/bɪˈniːθ/

in or to a lower position than something; under

"The cat was hiding beneath the bed."

noun
/ˌbɛnɪˈdɪkʃən/

a blessing or expression of good wishes, often at the end of a religious service

"The priest gave a final benediction before the congregation left."

noun
/ˈbɛnɪˌfæktər/

a person who gives money or help to a cause or individual

"The school received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor."

noun
/ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided

"The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice."

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adjective
/bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

generous or doing good

"The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital."

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adjective
/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəl/

producing good or helpful results; favorable or advantageous

"Regular exercise is beneficial for your health."

noun
/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

"She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate."

noun/verb
/ˈbɛnɪfɪt/

an advantage, profit, or good effect; to receive help or an advantage

"Employees benefit from the company’s health insurance program."

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noun
/bəˈnɛvələns/

the quality of being kind and generous

"Her benevolence toward the poor inspired many others to help."

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adjective
/bəˈnɛvələnt/

well-meaning and kindly; generous

"The benevolent teacher helped students beyond the classroom."

adjective
/bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.

"The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide."

adjective
/bɪˈnaɪn/

Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).

"The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign."