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#10765
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deeply
/ˈdiːpli/
adverb
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to a great depth, extent, or intensity
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She was deeply moved by the speech.

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deeply rooted

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firmly established or ingrained
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profoundly, intensely, strongly, greatly
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lightly, superficially
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deeply moved, deeply concerned, deeply sorry, deeply involved
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#10766
🗳️
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democratic
/ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/
adjective
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relating to or supporting democracy or its principles; characterized by equality and freedom
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The country has a democratic system of government.

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democratic values

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principles of equality, freedom, and representation in governance
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egalitarian, popular, representative, self-governing
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authoritarian, dictatorial, autocratic
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democratic society, democratic election, democratic rights, democratic values
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#10767
🕊️
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democrat
/ˈdɛməˌkræt/
noun
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a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
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He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.

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supporter, liberal, reformer, egalitarian
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dictator, autocrat
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loyal democrat, leading democrat, democrat leader, true democrat
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#10768
🗳️
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democracy
/dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
noun
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a system of government where citizens exercise power by voting
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Democracy allows people to choose their leaders.

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true democracy

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a genuine practice of democratic values
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republic, self-government, representative government, popular government
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dictatorship, autocracy, monarchy
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liberal democracy, strengthen democracy, democracy in action, democracy movement
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#10769
📈
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demand
/dɪˈmænd/
noun, verb
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demanded
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demanded
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demands
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demanding
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to ask for something forcefully; the need or desire for goods or services
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Workers demanded better wages from the company.

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in demand

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popular or widely desired
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request, ask, require, call for, claim
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supply, offer, give
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high demand, demand for, meet demand, supply and demand
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#10770
🚚
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delivery
/dɪˈlɪvəri/
noun
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the act of taking goods, letters, or packages to people's houses or places of work
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The delivery of fresh vegetables arrives every morning.

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special delivery

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a postal service that ensures faster delivery than usual
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distribution, dispatch, shipment, transport, conveyance
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non-delivery, retention, withholding
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fast delivery, food delivery, delivery service, home delivery
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#10771
📦
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deliver
/dɪˈlɪvər/
verb
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delivered
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delivered
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delivers
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delivering
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to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
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The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.

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deliver the goods

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to do what is promised or expected
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bring, hand over, distribute, convey, supply
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withhold, keep, retain
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deliver a package, deliver results, deliver a speech, deliver justice
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#10772
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delay
/dɪˈleɪ/
verb
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delayed
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delayed
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delays
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delaying
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to make something happen later than planned
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The flight was delayed due to bad weather.

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without delay

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immediately, without waiting
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postpone, defer, stall, hinder, procrastinate
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advance, expedite, hasten
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cause delay, long delay, delay in delivery, unexpected delay
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#10773
🎓
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degree
/dɪˈɡriː/
noun
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an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
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She earned a degree in engineering.

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to some degree

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partly, to a certain extent
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level, extent, rank, diploma, qualification
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whole, total
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high degree, to a degree, academic degree, temperature degree
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#10774
📝
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definition
/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/
noun
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a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
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The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.

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by definition

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something that is true by its very nature or meaning
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explanation, description, meaning, interpretation
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ambiguity, vagueness
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clear definition, dictionary definition, precise definition, definition of success
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#10775
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definitely
/ˈdɛfɪnɪtli/
adverb
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without any doubt; certainly
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I will definitely call you tomorrow.

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most definitely

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used to strongly agree or emphasize certainty
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certainly, surely, undoubtedly, clearly, absolutely
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doubtfully, uncertainly
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definitely true, definitely not, definitely agree, definitely going
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#10776
📖
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define
/dɪˈfaɪn/
verb
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defined
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defined
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defines
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defining
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to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
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The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.

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define the terms

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to explain or set the exact meaning of words or conditions
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explain, describe, clarify, interpret, specify
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confuse, obscure
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define clearly, define precisely, define role, define meaning
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#10777
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defense
/dɪˈfɛns/
noun
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the action of protecting from attack; the act of resisting or guarding
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The army prepared a strong defense against the invasion.

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defense mechanism

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an unconscious psychological strategy used to protect oneself from anxiety
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protection, safeguard, security, resistance
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attack, offense
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strong defense, national defense, legal defense, defense system
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#10778
🏆
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defeat
/dɪˈfiːt/
verb
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defeated
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defeated
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defeats
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defeating
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to win a victory over someone or something in a competition or battle
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Our team defeated their rivals in the final match.

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snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

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to fail at the last moment when success seemed certain
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conquer, overcome, beat, overpower, vanquish
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surrender, lose, yield
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defeat the enemy, defeat the purpose, heavy defeat, crushing defeat
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#10779
🦌
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deer
/dɪr/
noun
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a graceful wild animal with long legs and antlers, often living in forests
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A deer ran across the road suddenly.

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stag, buck, doe, fawn
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predator, carnivore
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wild deer, deer hunting, herd of deer, deer park
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#10780
🌞
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day
/deɪ/
noun
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a period of 24 hours or the time between sunrise and sunset
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She enjoyed a relaxing day at the beach.

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call it a day

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to stop working for the rest of the day
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daytime, period, date, occasion
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night, darkness
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working day, day off, day long, happy day
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#10781
🌊
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deep
/diːp/
adjective
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extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
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The lake is very deep in the middle.

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deep down

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used to describe a person's true feelings or thoughts that may not be expressed openly
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profound, intense, bottomless, vast, thorough
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shallow, superficial
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deep water, deep sleep, deep thought, deep voice, deep sea
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#10782
⬇️
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decrease
/ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)
verb/noun
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decreased
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decreased
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decreases
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decreasing
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To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
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The population of the town has decreased over the years.

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decrease by half

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to reduce something to 50% of its original size or number
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reduce, diminish, lessen, cut, drop
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increase, grow, rise
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sharp decrease, gradual decrease, decrease in value, decrease rate
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#10783
📉
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decline
/dɪˈklaɪn/
verb
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declined
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declined
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declines
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declining
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To refuse politely or to decrease in strength, quality, or number.
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She declined the invitation to the party.

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on the decline

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becoming weaker or less important
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refuse, reject, deteriorate, weaken, decrease
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accept, rise, increase
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decline an offer, decline sharply, economic decline, decline in sales
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#10784
📢
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declare
/dɪˈklɛər/
verb
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declared
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declared
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declares
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declaring
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To announce something formally or officially.
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The government declared a state of emergency.

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declare war

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to officially announce the beginning of a war
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announce, proclaim, state, affirm, disclose
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deny, conceal, hide
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declare independence, declare victory, declare bankruptcy, declare an emergency
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#10785
🛳️
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deck
/dɛk/
noun
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A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.
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We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.

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clear the deck

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to prepare for action or to get ready
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platform, floor, terrace, stage
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ground, basement
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ship deck, upper deck, deck chair, deck of cards
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#10786
⚖️
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decision
/dɪˈsɪʒən/
noun
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A conclusion or choice made after consideration.
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She made a quick decision to accept the job offer.

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make a decision

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to come to a conclusion or choice
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choice, judgment, conclusion, verdict, resolution
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indecision, hesitation, doubt
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make a decision, tough decision, final decision, quick decision
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#10787
🤔
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decide
/dɪˈsaɪd/
verb
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decided
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decided
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decides
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deciding
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To make a choice or judgment about something.
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She decided to study abroad after graduation.

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make up one's mind

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to decide after consideration
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determine, choose, settle, resolve, conclude
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hesitate, delay, waver
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decide quickly, decide against, decide whether, decide to go
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#10788
📅
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decade
/ˈdɛkeɪd/
noun
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A period of ten years.
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The country has changed a lot in the past decade.

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ten years, period, era, span
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moment, instant
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past decade, next decade, over a decade, within a decade
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#10789
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debt
/dɛt/
noun
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Something, typically money, that is owed or due.
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He struggled for years to pay off his debt.

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in debt

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to owe money
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liability, obligation, arrears, dues, loan
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asset, credit, surplus
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pay debt, heavy debt, national debt, debt relief, debt crisis
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#10790
🗣️
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debate
/dɪˈbeɪt/
noun, verb
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debated
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debated
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debates
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debating
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A formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing arguments are presented.
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The students prepared well for the school debate.

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open to debate

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something that is not certain or can be questioned
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discussion, argument, dispute, deliberation, dialogue
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agreement, harmony, consensus
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heated debate, public debate, political debate, debate team, debate club
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#10791
💀
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death
/dɛθ/
noun
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The end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions.
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The news of his death shocked everyone in the village.

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a matter of life and death

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something extremely important or urgent
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demise, passing, end, expiration, departure
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birth, life, existence
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sudden death, tragic death, death penalty, cause of death, near death
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#10792
💖
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dear
/dɪr/
adjective
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loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
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She is very dear to her grandparents.

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oh dear

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an exclamation showing surprise, worry, or sympathy
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beloved, cherished, precious, valued
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hated, disliked
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my dear, dear friend, hold dear, oh dear
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#10793
💼
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dealer
/ˈdiːlər/
noun
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a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
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The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.

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merchant, trader, vendor, seller, distributor
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buyer, customer
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car dealer, art dealer, drug dealer, authorized dealer
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#10794
🤝
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deal
/diːl/
verb
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dealt
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dealt
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deals
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dealing
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to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage
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He had to deal with many problems at work.

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deal with it

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a phrase used to say one must accept or handle a situation
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handle, manage, cope, distribute, bargain
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ignore, neglect, avoid
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deal with, business deal, fair deal, deal cards
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