Lesson 134/202 · 25 words · 0 learned

A2 · Everyday actions (1)

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cover(verb)
/ˈkʌvər/
to place something over or in front of something in order to hide, protect or decorate it
Please cover the food with a cloth so the flies can't get on it.
Synonymsprotectshelterconcealincludedeal withtake care ofhidescreen
Antonymsrevealexposeuncoverignoreneglectleave outexclude
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avoid(verb)
/əˈvɔɪd/
to prevent something bad from happening
To avoid going out of business, owners should prepare a proper business plan
Lloyd's errors in accounting could have been avoided by a business consultation with his banker
Synonymsevadepreventescapeshundodgeavertrefrain from
Antonymsfaceconfrontencountermeetseekpursueembrace
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develop(verb)
/dɪˈveləp/
to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make something do this
Lily developed her ideas into a business plan by taking a class at the community college
The restaurant Wanda opened ten years ago has developed into a national chain
Synonymsevolveexpandimprovegrowadvancecultivate
Antonymsdeclinedeterioratestuntworsen
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arrangement(noun)
/əˈreɪndʒmənt/
a plan or preparation that you make so that something can happen
The travel arrangements were taken care of by Sara, Mr. Billing's capable assistant
The arrangement of speakers was alphabetical to avoid any hurt feelings
Synonymsplanorganizationagreementdealpreparationsettlementlayout
Antonymsdisorderchaosdisarrayconfusiondisorganization
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attend(verb)
/əˈtend/
to be present at an event
We expect more than 100 members to attend the annual meeting
The hotel manager attended to all our needs promptly
Synonymsgo tobe present atshow up atbe atsit in onparticipate in
Antonymsmissskipbe absent fromavoidneglect
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accept(verb)
/əkˈsept/
to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.
The receptionist accepted the package from the courier
Without hesitating, she accepted the job of teller
Synonymsreceivetakeapproveagree toacknowledgeembraceadopt
Antonymsrejectrefusedeclinedenydiscardoppose
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continue(verb)
/kənˈtɪnjuː/
to keep existing or happening without stopping
The film continues the story set out in an earlier film
The search for a star will continue until one is found
Synonymsproceedcarry onmaintainresumeextendpersevere
Antonymsstopceasehaltdiscontinueendinterrupt
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allow(verb)
/əˈlaʊ/
to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be done
My insurance does not allow me to choose my own hospital
The health plan made an exception by allowing me to go directly to a dermatologist
Synonymspermitauthorizeenableletgrantapprove
Antonymsforbidprohibitdenyrestrictprevent
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appear(verb)
/əˈpɪr/
to start to be seen
Suddenly a small boat appeared on the horizon.
Synonymsseemlookemergearisesurfacematerialize
Antonymsdisappearvanishhiderecede
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connect(verb)
/kəˈnekt/
to join together two or more things; to be joined together
The towns are connected by train and bus services.
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected.
Synonymslinkjoinuniteattachassociaterelate
Antonymsdisconnectseparatedividedetachisolate
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exist(verb)
/ɪɡˈzɪst/
to be real; to be present in a place or situation
Do you think life exists on other planets?
Synonymslivebeoccursubsistprevailcontinue
Antonymsdieceasevanishenddisappear
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arrange(verb)
/əˈreɪndʒ/
to plan or organize something in advance
Have you arranged to meet him?
We've still got to arrange how to get to the airport.
Synonymsorganizeplanpreparecoordinatesettleorderfix
Antonymsdisarrangedisorganizederangeconfuse
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blow(verb)
/bləʊ/
to send out air from the mouth
He drew on his cigarette and blew out a stream of smoke.
You're not blowing hard enough!
Synonymspuffgushblastexhalepant
Antonymsinhalesuckdraw in
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fail(verb)
/feɪl/
to not be successful in achieving something
I failed in my attempt to persuade her.
The song can't fail to be a hit (= definitely will be a hit).
Synonymsfall shortfloundermisscollapsebombfall through
Antonymssucceedachievewinaccomplishprevail
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affect(verb)
/əˈfekt/
to produce a change in somebody/something
The divorce affected every aspect of her life.
The south of the country was worst affected by the drought.
Synonymsinfluenceimpactalterchangemodifytouchconcernmove
Antonymsleave alonenot affecthave no effect onnot influenceunchanged
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catch(verb)
/kætʃ/
to stop and hold a moving object or person, especially in your hands
The dog caught the stick in its mouth.
‘Throw me over that towel, will you?’ ‘OK. Catch!’
Synonymscaptureseizegrabsnatchapprehendtrap
Antonymsreleasefreelosemissliberate
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act(verb)
/ækt/
to do something for a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situation
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly.
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests.
Synonymsperformdoexecuteoperatefunctionbehavereactmove
Antonymsrefrainabstainhesitatestopceaseremain inactivedo nothing
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destroy(verb)
/dɪˈstrɔɪ/
to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
We can't destroy the forests anymore.
They've destroyed all the evidence.
Synonymsdemolishruinannihilateobliteratewreckdevastateeradicate
Antonymscreatebuildconstructpreserveprotectrepair
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contain(verb)
/kənˈteɪn/
if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
This drink doesn’t contain any alcohol.
The bottle contains (= can hold) two litres.
Synonymsincludeholdcompriseincorporateconsist ofaccommodate
Antonymsexcludelackomitreleaseempty
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disappear(verb)
/ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
to become impossible to see
My wallet seemed to have disappeared.
The plane disappeared behind a cloud.
Synonymsvanishfadeevaporatedematerializebe lostpass away
Antonymsappearemergearrivematerializesurfaceshow up
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burn(verb)
/bɜːrn/
to produce flames and heat
People should not burn plastic because it pollutes the air.
Synonymsscorchsearblazeinflammationinjury
Antonymsextinguishcoolsoothefreeze
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achieve(verb)
/əˈtʃiːv/
to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time
He had finally achieved success.
Synonymsaccomplishattainreachobtainacquiregainrealizecomplete
Antonymsfaillosemissforfeit
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belong(verb)
/bɪˈlɔːŋ/
to be owned by somebody, used with 'to'
This book belongs to Sarah.
Synonymsfitrelatepertainappertainassociatebe part of
Antonymsexcluderejectalienateseparatediffer
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control(verb)
/kənˈtrəʊl/
to have power over somebody/something; to limit something or make it stay at a particular level
Please take your medication every day to control your high blood pressure
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copy(verb)
/ˈkɑːpi/
to make something that is exactly like something else
I need to copy these papers.