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to accept the financial burden or responsibility for a certain project, service, or event, and pay for it
The origin of the idiom "foot the bill" is not entirely clear, but it likely comes from the world of accounting and finance. In this context, "foot" means to add up or calculate the total. It is used to describe the action of paying for something, especially when the cost is significant or burdensome.
to lead a committee or meeting
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to look at or observe someone or something in a particular way, often with interest or suspicion
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to cheat or take advantage of someone unfairly, often for financial gain
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to send a written message using a cell phone
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to contact someone using the Skype application
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to move toward a particular direction
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to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.
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a picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier
Illustration is a drawing or picture added to books, magazines, and other printed materials to help explain or improve the text. Illustrations make complex ideas easier to understand by providing visual context. They can show scenes, characters, or objects mentioned in the text and are often used in educational materials, storybooks, and articles. These images can range from simple line drawings to detailed and colorful artworks, depending on their purpose. Illustrations not only help understanding but also add visual interest to the publication.
to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place
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the act or process of taking goods, letters, etc. to whomever they have been sent
to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return
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the act or process of putting money into something to gain profit
to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something
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to refuse to accept a proposal, idea, person, etc.
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the action of refusing to approve, accept, consider, or support something
completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard
to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey
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very good in quality or other traits
to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked
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the act of rejecting or saying no to something that has been offered or requested
extremely pleasing to the mind or senses
the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye
to accept something to be true even without proof
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a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good
to really not like something or someone
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a very strong feeling of dislike
to get larger and taller and become an adult over time
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the process of physical, mental, or emotional development
unexpected or extreme enough to cause intense surprise or disbelief
a sudden and intense feeling of surprise, distress, or disbelief caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant
to choose to continue an ongoing activity
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to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition
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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 put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care
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to make something start working usually by flipping a switch
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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 give someone the legal right to have or do something particular
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to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular
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to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence
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to surround a place with a fence, wall, etc.
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to give someone or something the means or ability to do something
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causing an intense feeling of fear or unease
the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.
The protagonist is the main character in a story, play, or film who drives the plot forward and faces the central conflict. This character is typically the one the audience or readers are meant to root for or empathize with, and their actions, decisions, and growth are central to the narrative. The protagonist often has clear goals or desires and must overcome various challenges or obstacles throughout the story.
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