to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care
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to tightly hold on to someone or something
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to push or drive something forward using physical force
to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch
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used for encouraging someone to hurry
to remain alive
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to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk
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to give someone the responsibility of taking care of something important, such as a task, duty, or information
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to increase the size or quantity of something
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to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular
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to give someone or something the means or ability to do something
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to surround a place with a fence, wall, etc.
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to make sure that something will happen
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to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence
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to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular
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a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase, pronounced as a single word
An acronym is a type of abbreviation formed by taking the initial letters of a series of words and combining them into a new word that is pronounced as a single term. For example, "NASA" stands for "National Aeronautics and Space Administration", and "SCUBA" stands for "Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus". Acronyms are often used for convenience, making long names or phrases easier to say and remember. They are common in technical, governmental, and organizational contexts, helping to streamline communication by simplifying complex terms.
used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay
a common abbreviation used in texts or online conversations, which means one does not know something
an abbreviation that is used in texting to express one's personal opinion about a particular subject
used especially in text or online messages to express laughter or amusement about something funny
used in a text message, email, etc. to express one's doubt while giving an opinion
used in online conversations indicating that one would be back after a short time
used in written or spoken communication to indicate that the information being provided is intended to inform the recipient, but not necessarily requiring any action on their part
used to introduce a new topic or information that is related to the ongoing conversation
used to introduce a piece of information or opinion that may not be very valuable or significant, but is offered anyway
used in informal settings such as text messages or emails to thank someone in advance for their help or assistance
used in written or spoken conversations to indicate that someone has shared more personal or detailed information than is comfortable or necessary
an abbreviation commonly used in online conversations and social media posts to encourage living life to the fullest and taking risks
commonly used in online messaging, texting, and email to mean the speaker will be away but intends to return later
commonly used in online gaming to wish other players well before a match, it may also be used in other online contexts to wish someone luck
used in online messaging, texting, and email to ask someone to inform them about something
commonly used in online messaging and social media to indicate that something is extremely funny
used in online messaging, texting, and email as a friendly way to indicate that the conversation is ending but the speakers will communicate again in the future
to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup
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to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition
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to make something start working usually by flipping a switch
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to choose to continue an ongoing activity
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to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity
to continue an action or state without interruption
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to put on a piece of clothing or footwear quickly and easily, often without fastening or tying it
to continue without stopping
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