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Emoji
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#2221
📝
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delineate
/dɪˈlɪnieɪt/
verb
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delineated
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delineated
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delineates
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delineating
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to describe, portray, or define something precisely and clearly
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The contract clearly delineates the responsibilities of each party. |
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describe, outline, depict, portray, specify
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confuse, obscure, distort
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delineate boundaries, clearly delineate, delineate responsibilities, delineate process
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#2222
🎤
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demagogue
/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/
noun
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A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
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The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue. |
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agitator, rabble-rouser, manipulator, propagandist
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statesman, diplomat, leader
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political demagogue, dangerous demagogue, rise of a demagogue
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#2223
🧲
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demagnetize
/diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/
verb
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demagnetized
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demagnetized
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demagnetizes
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demagnetizing
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To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
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The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape. |
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neutralize, deactivate, discharge, erase
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magnetize, charge
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demagnetize tape, demagnetize card, demagnetize device
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#2224
🔍
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delve
/dɛlv/
verb
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delved
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delved
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delves
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delving
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To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
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The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues. |
delve into |
To investigate or explore something deeply
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investigate, explore, probe, examine, research
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ignore, neglect, overlook
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delve into history, delve deeper, delve into details
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#2225
🌀
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delusory
/dɪˈluːsəri/
adjective
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Based on illusion; not real.
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He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight. |
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illusory, deceptive, false, misleading, unreal
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genuine, real, authentic
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delusory hope, delusory belief, delusory vision
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#2226
🎭
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delusive
/dɪˈluːsɪv/
adjective
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Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
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His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy. |
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deceptive, misleading, false, illusory, unreal
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truthful, genuine, real
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delusive hope, delusive promise, delusive appearance
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#2227
🤯
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delusion
/dɪˈluːʒən/
noun
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A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
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He lived under the delusion that he was invincible. |
grand delusion |
An exaggerated or unrealistic false belief.
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illusion, misconception, fantasy, hallucination, false belief
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truth, reality, fact
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delusion of grandeur, live under delusion, mental delusion, self-delusion
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#2228
🌧️
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deluge
/ˈdɛljuːdʒ/
noun
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A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
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The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours. |
a deluge of |
A large amount or overwhelming number of something.
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flood, torrent, inundation, overflow, avalanche
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drought, scarcity
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deluge of rain, deluge of problems, deluge of calls, deluge of emotions
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#2229
🤥
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delude
/dɪˈluːd/
verb
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deluded
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deluded
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deludes
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deluding
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To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
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He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training. |
self-deluded |
Deceiving oneself with false beliefs.
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deceive, mislead, trick, fool, misguide
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enlighten, inform, clarify
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delude someone, delude oneself, self-deluded belief, deluded mind
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#2230
🌊
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delta
/ˈdɛltə/
noun
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A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
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The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt. |
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estuary, river mouth, alluvial plain, distributary
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mountain, desert
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river delta, delta region, delta formation, Nile Delta
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#2231
😵💫
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delirium
/dɪˈlɪriəm/
noun
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An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
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The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication. |
in a state of delirium |
To be extremely confused or excited, often due to illness or strong emotions.
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confusion, frenzy, hysteria, madness, hallucination
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calm, clarity, lucidity
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delirium tremens, state of delirium, suffer from delirium, delirium of excitement
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#2232
🤯
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delirious
/dɪˈlɪriəs/
adjective
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in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
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He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense. |
delirious with joy |
extremely happy or excited
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hallucinating, incoherent, ecstatic, euphoric
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sane, rational, calm
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delirious with fever, delirious excitement, delirious laughter
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#2233
🧂
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deliquescent
/ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/
adjective
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tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
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Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be. |
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moisture-absorbing, hygroscopic, dissolving
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dry, solid
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deliquescent salt, deliquescent material, deliquescent compound
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#2234
💧
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deliquesce
/ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/
verb
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deliquesced
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deliquesced
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deliquesces
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deliquescing
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to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
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The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room. |
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liquefy, dissolve, melt
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solidify, freeze
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deliquesce in air, crystals deliquesce, substances deliquesce
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#2235
🎨
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delineation
/dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/
noun
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the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
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The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate. |
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description, portrayal, depiction, representation
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confusion, obscurity
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delineation of duties, clear delineation, artistic delineation, careful delineation
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#2236
💧
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dehydrate
/diːˈhaɪdreɪt/
verb
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dehydrated
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dehydrated
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dehydrates
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dehydrating
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to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids
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Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you. |
dry as a bone |
extremely dry or dehydrated
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dry, parch, desiccate, drain, exhaust
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hydrate, moisten, soak
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dehydrate food, dehydrate the body, severely dehydrate, dehydrate quickly
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#2237
📏
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delimit
/diːˈlɪmɪt/
verb
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delimited
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delimited
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delimits
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delimiting
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to fix the boundaries or limits of something
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The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries. |
delimit boundaries |
to set or define the borders or scope of something
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define, determine, demarcate, bound, circumscribe
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expand, extend, enlarge
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delimit borders, delimit area, delimit scope
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#2238
🍣
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delicacy
/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/
noun
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a rare or expensive food item; fineness or sensitivity
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Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries. |
treat with delicacy |
to handle something with care or sensitivity
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luxury, treat, rarity, fineness, specialty
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common food, coarseness
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rare delicacy, local delicacy, delicacy of flavor
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#2239
🧠
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deliberate
/dɪˈlɪbərət/ (adj), /dɪˈlɪbəreɪt/ (verb)
adjective, verb
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deliberated
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deliberated
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deliberates
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deliberating
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done consciously and intentionally; to consider or discuss something carefully
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The committee will deliberate on the proposal tomorrow. |
deliberate attempt |
an intentional or planned effort
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intentional, planned, thoughtful, consider
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accidental, unintentional, careless
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deliberate action, deliberate attempt, deliberate decision, deliberate over
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#2240
⚠️
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deleterious
/ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəriəs/
adjective
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causing harm or damage
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Smoking has deleterious effects on health. |
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harmful, damaging, detrimental, injurious
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beneficial, helpful, advantageous
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deleterious effect, deleterious impact, deleterious influence
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#2241
🗑️
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delete
/dɪˈliːt/
verb
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deleted
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deleted
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deletes
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deleting
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to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
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He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer. |
delete from memory |
to try to forget something unpleasant or unnecessary
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erase, remove, wipe, cancel, discard
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restore, save, keep
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delete a file, delete permanently, delete message, delete account
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#2242
📋
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delegate
/ˈdɛlɪɡət/ (noun), /ˈdɛlɪɡeɪt/ (verb)
noun, verb
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delegated
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delegated
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delegates
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delegating
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as a noun: a person appointed to represent others; as a verb: to entrust a task or responsibility to another
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The manager decided to delegate tasks to his team members. |
delegate authority |
to give power or responsibility to someone else
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assign, entrust, representative, envoy
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retain, keep, withhold
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delegate responsibility, delegate authority, delegate tasks
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#2243
😍
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delectation
/ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/
noun
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great pleasure or delight
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She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends. |
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delight, enjoyment, pleasure, amusement
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displeasure, boredom
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for the delectation, pure delectation, delight and delectation
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#2244
😋
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delectable
/dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/
adjective
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delicious or highly enjoyable
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The restaurant served a delectable meal. |
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delicious, delightful, tasty, appetizing
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unappetizing, distasteful, unpleasant
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delectable meal, delectable dessert, delectable treat
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#2245
☹️
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dejection
/dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/
noun
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a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
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She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news. |
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sadness, depression, gloom, despair
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happiness, joy, cheer
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state of dejection, deep dejection, sink into dejection
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#2246
😞
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deject
/dɪˈdʒɛkt/
verb
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dejected
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dejected
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dejects
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dejecting
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to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
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The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply. |
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discourage, depress, dishearten, sadden, dispirit
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encourage, uplift, inspire
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deject someone, look dejected, feel dejected
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#2247
🕉️
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deity
/ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/
noun
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a god or goddess
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The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity. |
minor deity |
a lesser or less powerful god
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god, goddess, divinity, immortal, supreme being
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mortal, human
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Hindu deity, local deity, supreme deity, worship a deity
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#2248
📜
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deist
/ˈdiːɪst/
noun
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a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
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The philosopher identified himself as a deist. |
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free-thinker, believer, rationalist, theist
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atheist, skeptic
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philosophical deist, strong deist, deist belief, deist tradition
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#2249
👑
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deign
/deɪn/
verb
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deigned
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deigned
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deigns
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deigning
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to do something considered beneath one's dignity
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The king did not deign to reply to the commoner. |
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condescend, stoop, humble oneself, lower oneself
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refuse, reject, ignore
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deign to answer, deign to help, hardly deign, deign to speak
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#2250
🙏
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deify
/ˈdiːɪfaɪ/
verb
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deified
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deified
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deifies
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deifying
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to treat or worship someone or something as a god
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Some fans deify their favorite celebrities. |
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idolize, worship, glorify, exalt
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demean, despise, dishonor
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deify leaders, deify heroes, deify nature, deify ancestors
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