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Irregular Words - Double-Form Abstract Verbs

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Categorized English Irregular Words
to behold
to behold
[Verb]

to see something, often with a feeling of amazement or admiration

Ex: I often behold the beauty of the sunset from my balcony. 
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to beseech

to sincerely and desperately ask for something

Ex: I beseech you, please reconsider your decision and grant me another chance. 
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to dare
to dare
[Verb]

to challenge someone to do something difficult, embarrassing, or risky

Ex: I dare you to climb to the top of that tree and touch the highest branch. 
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to dwell
to dwell
[Verb]

to live in a particular place

Ex: The family decided to dwell in a quaint village after years of city living. 
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to shine
to shine
[Verb]

to produce or give off light

Ex: The sun was shining through the kitchen window. 
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to lead
to lead
[Verb]

to be the leader or in charge of something

Ex: The tour group was led by a knowledgeable guide. 
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to rewind
to rewind
[Verb]

wind (up) again

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to uphold
to uphold
[Verb]

to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last

Ex: The community members uphold the tradition of holding a yearly charity event to support local causes. 
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to withhold

to choose not to give or share something

Ex: The government withheld certain information for national security reasons. 
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