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akitin, isali, bighani ang atensyon
to succeed in attracting and keeping somebody’s attention and interest
He engaged us in a fascinating discussion about current business law
Isinali niya kami sa isang kawili-wiling talakayan tungkol sa kasalukuyang batas sa negosyo.
The engagement begins at 7:30
KasingkahuluganinvolveparticipateemployoccupyattractenticehireretainKasalungatdisengageignorerepeldismissrejectexcludekabiguan, pagkabigo, kabiguan
lack of success in doing or achieving something
The mission ended in failure when the rocket exploded shortly after launch.
Nauwi sa kabiguan ang misyon nang sumabog ang rocket pagkatapos ng paglulunsad.
KasingkahulugandeficiencyomissionderelictionfaultlackdefaultinefficacyKasalungatsuccessachievementtriumphaccomplishmentilantad
to show something that is usually hidden
He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone.
Ayaw niyang ilantad ang kanyang mga takot at kawalan ng seguridad sa kahit sino.
Mergers require that employees be exposed to different business practices
KasingkahuluganrevealuncoverdiscloseunmaskdivulgeKasalungathideconcealcoverprotectshieldmag-ambag
to give something, especially money or goods, to help achieve or provide something
Make sure your boss is aware of the work you contributed to the project
Siguraduhin na alam ng boss mo ang trabahong naiambag mo sa proyekto.
Kasingkahulugandonategiveprovidesupplyaddofferinputpitch inKasalungatdetractsubtracthinderimpedewithholdremoveobstructpanatilihin
to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.
I've been maintaining a list of office supplies that are in greatest demand
Pinapanatili ko ang listahan ng mga gamit sa opisina na pinakamalaki ang pangangailangan
Trying to maintain two different stockrooms is too much work
KasingkahuluganpreserveconserveupholdsustainkeepretainsupportcontinueKasalungatneglectabandondiscontinuedestroyabolishignorepagandahin, pahusayin, pataasin
to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something
Good lighting can greatly enhance the quality of product photos.
Ang magandang ilaw ay lubos na makapagpapahusay sa kalidad ng mga litrato ng produkto.
KasingkahuluganimproveboostaugmentintensifyenrichupgradeKasalungatdecreasediminishworsenreducedegrademakuha, bumili, magkamit
to obtain something by buying it or being given it
The museum acquired a Van Gogh during heavy bidding
Nakabili ang museo ng isang obra ni Van Gogh matapos ang matinding bidding.
The sculptor acquired metalworking skills after much practice
KasingkahuluganobtaingetgainprocuresecureattainreceiveKasalungatloseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive uptiyakin
to make sure that something happens or is definite
Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off.
Pakiusap na tiyakin na nakapatay ang lahat ng ilaw.
Victory ensured them a place in the final.
Kasingkahuluganguaranteeassuresecuremake sureverifyconfirmcertifyKasalungatdoubtquestiondisproveinvalidateuncertainmagtangka, sumubok
to make an effort or try to do something, especially something difficult
I will attempt to answer all your questions.
Susubukan kong sagutin ang lahat ng tanong mo.
The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed.
KasingkahulugantryendeavorseekstriveundertakeventureeffortKasalungatabstainavoidneglectignoreshunforgobaguhin
to become different; to make somebody/something different
This incident altered the whole course of events.
Binago ng insidenteng ito ang buong takbo ng mga pangyayari.
He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him.
KasingkahuluganchangemodifyadjusttransformconvertrevisevaryKasalungatmaintainpreservekeepretainconservestabilizefixpaganahin
to make it possible for somebody/something to do something
a new programme to enable older people to study at college
isang bagong programa para paganahin ang mga matatanda na mag-aral sa kolehiyo
The software enables you to create your own DVDs.
KasingkahuluganauthorizeallowempowerfacilitatepermitKasalungatdisablepreventhinderimpederestrictmangyari, lumitaw, bumangon
to happen; to start to exist
A storm arose during the night.
Bumangon ang isang bagyo sa kalagitnaan ng gabi.
Children should be disciplined when the need arises(= when it is necessary).
Kasingkahuluganemergeoriginatebeginstartdevelopspring upoccurKasalungatdisappearendceasevanishdescendterminateumangkop, makibagay
to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation
It took her a few months to adapt to life in the big city.
Inabot siya ng ilang buwan bago siya umangkop sa buhay sa malaking lungsod.
KasingkahuluganadjustmodifyalteraccommodateconformtailorrevisereshapeKasalungatremainpersiststagnateresistrejectopposemisfitimmovablegumuho, bumagsak
to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart
Several old buildings collapsed during the earthquake last night.
Gumuho ang ilang lumang gusali noong lindol kagabi.
Kasingkahuluganfall apartbreak downcrumblefailimplodesuccumbcave inKasalungatthrivesucceedstandendurebuildflourishmaglunsad, ilunsad
to start an activity, especially an organized one
The company will launch a new advertising campaign next month.
Maglulunsad ang kompanya ng bagong kampanya sa advertising sa susunod na buwan.
Kasingkahuluganstartinitiatebegincommenceset offdischargedeploymentKasalungatendfinishcompletionconclusionhaltterminationparaan
an action, an object or a system by which a result is achieved; a way of achieving or doing something
The telephone is a means of communication.
Ang telepono ay isang paraan ng komunikasyon.
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport.
KasingkahuluganmethodwaymannerinstrumentvehicleresourcetoolmediumKasalungatendresultoutcomeipamahagi
to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people
The money was distributed among schools in the area.
Ang pera ay ipinamahagi sa mga paaralan sa lugar.
The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims.
KasingkahuluganallocatedispensesharedivideapportioncirculateKasalungatcollectgatheraccumulatewithholdkeepcentralizebaguhin
to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
The software we use has been modified for us.
Ang software na ginagamit namin ay binago para sa amin.
KasingkahuluganalterchangeadjustadaptreviseamendtransformKasalungatmaintainpreserveconserveretainkeepleavepaglikha
the act or process of making something that is new, or of causing something to exist that did not exist before
It was the development of farms that led to creation of the world's first great civilisations.
Ang pag-unlad ng mga bukirin ang humantong sa paglikha ng mga unang dakilang sibilisasyon sa mundo.
KasingkahulugangenesisformationgenerationinventionoriginationKasalungatdestructionannihilationdemolitiondissolutionruin
