to move to a higher place
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to change one's position from a lying or reclining position into an upright one
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to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting
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to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration
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to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest
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to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.
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to set money or resources aside for future use
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to become faster
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to become silent or less noisy
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to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
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to move with a lower speed or rate of movement
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to buy and sell or exchange items of value
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to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event
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to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience
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to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code
to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization
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to make someone excited, enthusiastic, or motivated, often for a particular purpose or activity
to start a computer or other electronic device and load its operating system into memory for use
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to willingly step back from a position or authority, and allow someone else to take over
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(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction
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to make something stop working
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to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned
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to buy the whole supply of something such as tickets, stocks, goods, etc.
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to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining
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to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation
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to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life
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to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time
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to change from being a child into an adult little by little
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to no longer be asleep
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to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function
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to speak in a louder voice
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to make a space or environment become brighter and less gloomy, by adding more light sources or using lighter colors and materials
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to become less angry, upset, or worried
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to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties
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to lower something that was previously raised or suspended
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having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle
possessing a great amount of riches and material goods
to show courage and strength in a difficult situation
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to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it
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owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot
rich and financially successful
not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings
the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent
to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty
used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches
The idiom "from rags to riches" has been used for centuries to describe a remarkable journey of transformation and success. It originates from the contrast between poverty "rags" and wealth or prosperity "riches". It is used to describe a significant upward social or financial mobility, where someone starts with very little or in poverty and achieves remarkable success, often involving significant wealth and prosperity.
to accumulate a large amount of wealth or money through one's own efforts, often through business ventures or investments
to experience difficulties or challenges in life, often over a prolonged period of time
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