Lesson 135/202 · 25 words · 0 learned

A2 · Everyday actions (2)

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protect(verb)
/prəˈtekt/
to make sure that somebody/something is not harmed, injured, damaged, etc.
Consumer laws are designed to protect the public against unscrupulous vendors
You can protect yourself from scams by getting detailed information on the seller
Synonymsdefendguardshieldsafeguardpreserve
Antonymsendangerharmthreatenattackjeopardize
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offer(verb)
/ˈɔːfər/
to say that you are willing to give something to somebody
Devon offered to write the business plan for our new company.
Synonymsproposalsuggestionbidtenderovertureproposition
Antonymsrejectionrefusaldenial
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hold(verb)
/həʊld/
to have somebody/something in your hand, arms, etc.
She was holding a cup of coffee in her hand.
Synonymsaccommodatecontainsupportgrasppossessconductorganize
Antonymsreleaseabandonrejectfailforfeit
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search(noun)
/sɜːrtʃ/
an attempt to find somebody/something, especially by looking carefully for them/it
Our search of the database produced very little information
The computer searched for all names that began with 'W'
Synonymshuntseekexploreinvestigationquest
Antonymsignoranceneglectavoidancefinding
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replace(verb)
/rɪˈpleɪs/
to be used instead of somebody/something else; to do something instead of somebody/something else
I've replaced the hard drive that was malfunctioning
We have been looking for three months and we've found no one who can replace our former administrator
Synonymssubstituteexchangesupplantsupersedeswapchange
Antonymskeepretainpreservemaintain
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progress(noun)
/ˈprɑːɡres/
the process of improving or developing, or of getting nearer to achieving or completing something
The executive committee asked each group to present a report showing their progress for the year
Progress is being made on the annual report; we expected to see a finished product by next week
Synonymsadvancementdevelopmentimprovementgrowthheadway
Antonymsregressiondeclinesetbackstagnationdeterioration
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link(noun)
/lɪŋk/
a connection between two or more people or things
Police suspect there may be a link between the two murders.
The computer links will take you to today's headlines
Synonymsconnectiontiebondrelationshipassociation
Antonymsseparationdisconnectiondivisiondetachment
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prevent(verb)
/prɪˈvent/
to stop somebody from doing something; to stop something from happening
By encouraging teenagers not to smoke, doctors are hoping to prevent many cases of cancer
His full caseload prevented the doctor from taking on new patients
Synonymsavoidaverthinderobstructprecludestopblock
Antonymsallowpermitencouragepromotecausehelp
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refer(verb)
/rɪˈfɜːr/
to mention or speak about somebody/something
As soon as Agnes referred to the failed treatment, everyone's mood soured
I was referred to this specialist by the family practice nurse
Synonymsmentionalludeciteinvokespecifyindicate
Antonymsignoreneglectdisregardoverlook
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succeed(verb)
/səkˈsiːd/
to achieve something that you have been trying to do or get; to have the result or effect that was intended
Our plan succeeded.
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended).
Synonymsprosperthriveflourishprevailwinachieve
Antonymsfaillosefoundercollapsebomb
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step(noun)
/step/
the act of lifting your foot and putting it down in order to walk or move somewhere; the sound this makes
We heard steps outside.
a baby's first steps
Synonymspacefootstepstridemovestage
Antonymsinactionstagnationstillness
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touch(verb)
/tʌtʃ/
to put your hand or another part of your body onto somebody/something
I touched him lightly on the arm.
We stayed in a village where time has stood still(= life has not changed for many years).
Synonymsfeelcontactbrushstrokehandletappat
Antonymsavoidignoremissdisregard
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save(verb)
/seɪv/
to avoid wasting something or using more of it than necessary
We need to save power.
Doctors were unable to save her.
Synonymsconservepreserveprotectstorerescueretainsalvage
Antonymswastespendlosesquanderexpendendanger
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hide(verb)
/haɪd/
to put or keep somebody/something in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found
They hid me from the police in their attic.
He hid the letter in a drawer.
Synonymsconcealcoversecretemaskobscure
Antonymsrevealexposeshowuncoverdisclose
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hit(verb)
/hɪt/
to bring your hand, or an object you are holding, against somebody/something quickly and with force
The car hit a tree on the side of the road.
Synonymsstrikeimpactblowsmashknockthumpwallop
Antonymsmissavoidprotectguard
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provide(verb)
/prəˈvaɪd/
to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use
He provides food for the poor on Sunday mornings.
The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care.
Synonymssupplyfurnishgiveoffercontributeequippresent
Antonymstakedeprivewithholdremovedeny
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receive(verb)
/rɪˈsiːv/
to get or accept something that is sent or given to you
She received her prize from the manager
to receive a letter/present/phone call
Synonymsgetobtainacquireaccepttakegainderive
Antonymsgiveofferdonaterelinquishforfeitlose
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permission(noun)
/pərˈmɪʃn/
the act of allowing somebody to do something, especially when this is done by somebody in a position of authority
We need to get our parents' permission to take part in the English Speaking Contest in Da Nang next month.
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Synonymsauthorizationconsentapprovalleavesanctionlicense
Antonymsprohibitiondenialrefusalvetoban
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repair(verb)
/rɪˈper/
to fix something that is broken, damaged or torn
My brother is repairing my car.
to repair a car/roof/road/television
Synonymsfixmendrestoreremedypatchcorrect
Antonymsbreakdamagedestroyharmruin
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fix(verb)
/fɪks/
to repair or correct something
They couldn't fix my old computer.
to fix a post in the ground
Synonymsrepairmendcorrectresolveadjustsecurefasten
Antonymsbreakdamageruininjuredestroy
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organize(verb)
/ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
to make all the arrangements for something to happen or be provided
The meeting is organized every month.
to organize a meeting/party/trip
Synonymsarrangecoordinatesystematizestructureformestablishmanagecontrol
Antonymsdisorganizedisarrangeconfusemess upjumble
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involve(verb)
/ɪnˈvɑːlv/
if a situation, an event or an activity involves something, that thing is an important or necessary part or result of it
My new job involves travelling to a different country every month.
Synonymsincludeincorporateentailaffectimplicateengage
Antonymsexcludeomitdisengagedetachremove
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remove(verb)
/rɪˈmuːv/
to take somebody/something away from a place
Please remove your shoes before you go into the house.
Synonymseliminatedeleteeraseextractwithdrawdismissdiscard
Antonymsaddinsertincluderestoreretainkeep
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react(verb)
/riˈækt/
to change or behave in a particular way as a result of or in response to something
She slapped him, but he didn't react.
The market reacted by falling a further two points.
Synonymsrespondreplyanswerretortreciprocateactbehave
Antonymsignoredisregardneglectremain passivenot react
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knock(verb)
/nɑːk/
to hit a door, etc. in order to attract attention
He knocked three times and waited.
Somebody was knocking on the window.
Synonymsraptapstrikebangpound
Antonymsopenyieldunlock