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to think the same way
I agree with Sam. I think we should stay home tonight. It's too snowy. |
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to tell someone you are sorry for something
I apologize for being late to class. I missed the bus. |
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to consider something/someone good/okay, especially work done for an assigned task
My English teacher approved of my topic, so I am ready to begin preparing my speech. |
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to debate or quarrel
The two drivers argued about whose fault the accident was until the police arrived. |
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to disagree, usually with anger
You shouldn't argue with a police officer when you are caught speeding. |
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to reach a place
The committee failed to arrive at a decision. |
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to get somewhere
I arrived in time for dessert, but missed dinner. |
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away, missing
He was absent from school yesterday. |
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to be blamed for something, especially a crime
The drunk driver was accused of first degree murder. |
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familiar with or used to
I am not accustomed to being treated like this. |
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to know someone/something, but only a little
I am not acquainted with Jim yet. Will you introduce me? |
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hooked on, dependent on, obsessed with
After a while, I was no longer addicted to nicotine. |
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to be scared or frightened
I am very afraid of earthquakes because you can't predict when they'll happen. |
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to feel or show anger at someone/something
His mother was angry at him because of the lie. |
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to be very mad
He was angry with his girlfriend because she went out with another guy. |
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to feel mildly angry or irritated
Are you annoyed with me for asking so many questions? |
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to be irritated or bothered
Are you annoyed with me for asking so many questions? |
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to be part of a group
She was associated with many movie stars and well known in the entertainment industry. |
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to be familiar with or knowledge about something/someone
You should be aware of the traffic rules in this country before you drive here. |
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to have or be given a special gift
They were blessed with a healthy baby boy. |
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to not be interesting because it is very familiar, repetitive, or disliked
The student was bored by the easy textbook. |
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to be tired of
I'm very bored with my boyfriend. He just isn't very much fun anymore. |
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to think that something is true or possible
Young children truly believe in fairy tales and magic of all kinds. |
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to consider someone responsible for something
Sometimes people blame others for their mistakes in order to stay out of trouble. |
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