transitive verb to set or enclose firmly in some surrounding material.The rice plants are embedded in the mud. See the full entry
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coordinate
transtive verb to order or organize according to a common goal.We should coordinate our efforts in planning the meeting.The allies coordinated their military operations. intransitive verb to become coordinated. See the full…
abuse
transitive verb to use in an improper or incorrect manner; misuse.If you abuse your privileges, you will lose them.He began to abuse alcohol after his divorce. noun improper or incorrect use; misuse.The…
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accumulate
transitive verb to amass; collect.Now a millionaire, the tycoon began to accumulate many priceless paintings from Europe. intransitive verb to become greater; increase.Dust accumulated under all the furniture.Water accumulated in the leaky…