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Emoji
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#6810
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precedent
/ˈprɛsɪdənt/
noun
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An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
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The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases. |
set a precedent |
to establish a pattern or example to be followed in the future
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example, model, standard, pattern, instance
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subsequent, follower, outcome
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legal precedent, set a precedent, historical precedent, establish precedent
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#6811
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preclude
/prɪˈkluːd/
verb
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precluded
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precluded
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precludes
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precluding
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To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
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Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic. |
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prevent, hinder, obstruct, prohibit, exclude
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allow, permit, enable
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preclude possibility, preclude success, effectively preclude, circumstances preclude
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#6812
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precision
/prɪˈsɪʒən/
noun
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The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful.
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The surgeon operated with great precision. |
precision work |
work requiring great accuracy and attention to detail
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accuracy, exactness, correctness, meticulousness
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inaccuracy, vagueness, imprecision
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with precision, high precision, precision measurement, precision engineering
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#6813
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precise
/prɪˈsaɪs/
adjective
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Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
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She gave precise instructions for the experiment. |
to be precise |
used to give exact details or clarify something
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exact, accurate, specific, clear, definite
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imprecise, vague, inaccurate
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precise instructions, precise details, precise measurements, precise meaning
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#6814
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precis
/ˈpreɪsiː/
noun
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A concise summary of a text or speech.
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The student submitted a précis of the long article. |
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summary, abstract, synopsis, outline
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detail, expansion, elaboration
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precis writing, short precis, precis of report, make a precis
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#6815
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precipitous
/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
adjective
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Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.
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The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope. |
a precipitous decline |
a very sudden or steep fall in quantity, value, or condition
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steep, abrupt, sudden, sharp, hasty
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gentle, gradual, cautious
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precipitous slope, precipitous decline, precipitous fall, precipitous decision
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#6816
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precipitation
/prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
noun
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Moisture that falls from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail; or the process of being precipitated.
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Heavy precipitation is expected in the northern region tomorrow. |
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rainfall, snow, drizzle, downpour, moisture
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dryness, drought, aridity
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heavy precipitation, annual precipitation, precipitation levels
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#6817
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precipitate
/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
verb/noun/adjective
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precipitated
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precipitated
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precipitates
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precipitating
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As a verb: to cause an event or situation, often suddenly or prematurely; as a noun: a solid formed in a chemical solution; as an adjective: done hastily.
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The government's decision to raise taxes precipitated widespread protests. |
precipitate into |
to cause something to suddenly fall into or result in a situation
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trigger, provoke, accelerate, hasten, instigate
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delay, hinder, prevent
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precipitate crisis, precipitate action, precipitate reaction
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#6818
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precipitant
/prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/
noun/adjective
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As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.
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The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction. |
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impulsive, hasty, rash, catalyst, trigger
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cautious, careful, deliberate
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chemical precipitant, precipitant action, precipitant decision
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#6819
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precipice
/ˈprɛsɪpɪs/
noun
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A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.
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The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below. |
on the edge of a precipice |
being in a very dangerous or risky situation
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cliff, bluff, escarpment, ledge, brink
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plateau, plain, flatland
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steep precipice, dangerous precipice, edge of a precipice
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#6820
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preciosity
/ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/
noun
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Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
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The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences. |
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affectation, artificiality, pretentiousness, refinement, delicacy
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simplicity, plainness, naturalness
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literary preciosity, preciosity of style, preciosity in speech
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#6821
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precinct
/ˈpriːsɪŋkt/
noun
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A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
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She went to vote at her local precinct. |
police precinct |
a district station for police operations
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district, zone, ward, division, territory
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open area, countryside
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police precinct, voting precinct, electoral precinct, business precinct
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#6822
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precession
/prɪˈsɛʃən/
noun
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The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
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Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes. |
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rotation, wobble, oscillation, shift
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stability, stillness
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axial precession, precession of equinoxes, gyroscopic precession
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#6823
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precept
/ˈpriːsɛpt/
noun
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A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
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Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions. |
moral precepts |
basic rules or principles guiding moral behavior
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principle, rule, law, tenet, doctrine
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anarchy, chaos
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basic precept, moral precept, religious precept, fundamental precept
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#6824
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precedential
/ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/
adjective
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Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.
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The court’s decision has precedential value. |
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authoritative, guiding, exemplary, standard
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nonbinding, insignificant
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precedential value, precedential authority, precedential case
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#6825
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pragmatic
/præɡˈmætɪk/
adjective
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Dealing with problems in a practical and sensible way rather than depending on theories or ideals.
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She took a pragmatic approach to solving the business challenge. |
pragmatic approach |
A practical and realistic way of handling a situation.
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practical, realistic, sensible, rational, logical
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idealistic, impractical, theoretical
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pragmatic solution, pragmatic approach, pragmatic decision, pragmatic attitude
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#6826
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precedence
/ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/
noun
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the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
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Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory. |
take precedence over |
to be more important than something else
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priority, primacy, superiority, importance
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inferiority, insignificance
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take precedence, precedence over, precedence given, precedence of
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#6827
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preceded
/prɪˈsiːdɪd/
verb
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preceded
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preceded
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came before something in time, order, or position
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Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall. |
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went before, came before, heralded, led
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followed, succeeded
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event preceded, storm preceded, action preceded, speech preceded
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#6828
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precede
/prɪˈsiːd/
verb
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preceded
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precedes
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preceding
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to come before something in time, order, or position
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A short introduction will precede the main lecture. |
precede by |
to happen before something else
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come before, lead, pave the way, herald
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follow, succeed
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events precede, ceremony precedes, precede discussion, precede statement
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#6829
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precaution
/prɪˈkɔːʃən/
noun
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a measure taken in advance to prevent harm or danger
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You should take precaution when crossing a busy road. |
take precaution |
to act carefully in order to avoid risk
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safeguard, care, protection, preventive measure, foresight
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carelessness, negligence
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safety precaution, precautionary measure, take precaution, precaution against
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#6830
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precarious
/prɪˈkɛəriəs/
adjective
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not securely held; dangerously unstable or uncertain
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The climber was in a precarious position on the edge of the cliff. |
precarious situation |
a risky or dangerous circumstance
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uncertain, insecure, unstable, shaky, risky
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stable, secure, safe
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precarious balance, precarious position, precarious condition, precarious situation
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#6831
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preamble
/ˈpriːˌæmbəl/
noun
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a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
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The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles. |
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introduction, prologue, foreword, preface, opening
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conclusion, ending, epilogue
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preamble to the constitution, legal preamble, preamble statement, preamble section
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#6832
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preach
/priːtʃ/
verb
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preached
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preached
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preaches
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preaching
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to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
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The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness. |
practice what you preach |
to behave in the way you encourage others to behave
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sermonize, exhort, evangelize, lecture, instruct
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ignore, neglect, conceal
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preach forgiveness, preach love, preach tolerance, preach against
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#6833
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pre-empt
/priːˈɛmpt/
verb
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pre-empted
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pre-empted
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pre-empts
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pre-empting
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to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall
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The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies. |
pre-emptive strike |
a military attack made to prevent an enemy from doing something similar
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forestall, prevent, anticipate, hinder, avert
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allow, permit, ignore
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pre-empt action, pre-empt strike, pre-empt move, pre-empt measure
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#6834
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prattle
/ˈprætəl/
verb
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prattled
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prattled
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prattles
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prattling
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to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
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The children would prattle on about their games. |
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chatter, babble, gabble, blather, jabber
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remain silent, quiet, hush
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prattle on, prattle about, childish prattle, meaningless prattle
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#6835
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prate
/preɪt/
verb
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prated
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prated
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prates
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prating
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to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
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He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements. |
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babble, chatter, ramble, blabber, gab
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be silent, quiet, hush
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prate about, prate on, prate endlessly, prate foolishly
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#6836
🎭
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prank
/præŋk/
noun
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A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
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They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party. |
play a prank |
To trick someone in a playful and humorous way.
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joke, trick, practical joke, stunt, gag
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seriousness, sincerity
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harmless prank, play a prank, school prank
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#6837
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prance
/præns/
verb
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pranced
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pranced
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prances
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prancing
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To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.
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The horse pranced around the field gracefully. |
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strut, swagger, skip, dance
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plod, trudge
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prance around, prance about, prance gracefully
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#6838
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prairie
/ˈprɛəri/
noun
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A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
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The bison roamed freely across the prairie. |
prairie fire |
A large fire that spreads quickly through grassland.
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grassland, meadow, plain, savanna
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forest, jungle
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prairie land, prairie grass, prairie dog, open prairie
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#6839
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pragmatist
/ˈpræɡmətɪst/
noun
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A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
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He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals. |
political pragmatist |
A politician who focuses on practical results rather than strict principles.
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realist, practical person, rationalist, doer
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idealist, dreamer
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true pragmatist, political pragmatist, natural pragmatist
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