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to trick someone, typically with the intention of depriving them of something valuable

She realized her business partner had cheated her out of a fair share of the profits.

a son or daughter of any age

All her kids have graduated from college.

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

The zookeepers capture wild animals for conservation purposes.

to visit places one has never seen before

She explores new neighborhoods every weekend to discover hidden gems.

to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term

After years of planning, they finally established their own tech startup in Silicon Valley.

to go close or closer to something or someone

She approached the podium with confidence before giving her speech.

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

She invites friends over for dinner every Friday night.

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

The CEO announces the company's quarterly results during the board meeting.

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

He ordered a round of drinks for everyone at the table.

to attach or connect two things by a rope, band, etc.

The construction workers are tying reinforcing steel bars together for the foundation.

to separate people or things into two or more groups, parts, etc.

The teacher divides the class into small groups for a collaborative project.

to make sure that something will happen

She ensures the quality of the products before they are shipped.

to put a dead person or animal beneath the ground

The family buries their beloved pet in the backyard.

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

Every year, they celebrate their anniversary by going out for a romantic dinner.

to hit someone or something gently, often with a few quick light blows

The drummer taps the snare drum softly during the ballad.

to push a thing tightly against something else

He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car.

to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

The artist expresses emotions through vibrant colors in her paintings.

to make something straight become curved or folded

She carefully bent the wire into a circle to make a decorative wreath.

to pay someone to do a job

The company plans to hire ten new employees next month.

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

She chops vegetables for the stir-fry every evening.

to move from side to side or up and down

The cat climbed the tree, causing the branches to shake with every agile movement.

to function in a specific way

The machine operates smoothly when all components are in good condition.

to cause or give rise to something

The artist's provocative work generated controversy and debate, challenging societal norms and perceptions.

to go across or to the other side of something

Every morning, he crosses the bridge on his way to work.

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

She breathes deeply to calm her nerves before the presentation.