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Emoji
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#4381
🎭
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impostor
/ɪmˈpɑːstər/
noun
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a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others
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The man turned out to be an impostor posing as a doctor. |
impostor syndrome |
a psychological pattern where a person doubts their accomplishments and fears being exposed as a fraud
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fraud, deceiver, pretender, trickster, swindler
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genuine person, authentic individual
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impostor syndrome, caught the impostor, impostor posing as
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#4382
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improper
/ɪmˈprɒpər/
adjective
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Not suitable or appropriate; against accepted standards.
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It is improper to talk loudly in the library. |
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inappropriate, unsuitable, unacceptable, indecent
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proper, appropriate, suitable
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improper behavior, improper conduct, improper use
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#4383
🎤
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impromptu
/ɪmˈprɒmptjuː/
adjective
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Done without being planned, rehearsed, or organized.
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They gave an impromptu performance in the park. |
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spontaneous, unprepared, unscripted, improvised
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planned, prepared, rehearsed
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impromptu speech, impromptu meeting, impromptu performance
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#4384
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improbable
/ɪmˈprɒbəbl/
adjective
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Not likely to be true or to happen.
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It seems improbable that he will arrive on time. |
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unlikely, doubtful, implausible, uncertain
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likely, probable, certain
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improbable event, highly improbable, improbable story
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#4385
✅
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imprimatur
/ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/
noun
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An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
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The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church. |
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approval, sanction, endorsement, authorization, permission
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rejection, prohibition, denial
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official imprimatur, church imprimatur, imprimatur for publication
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#4386
🎭
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impresario
/ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ/
noun
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A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.
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The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star. |
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organizer, manager, promoter, director, producer
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audience, spectator
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theatrical impresario, opera impresario, concert impresario, successful impresario
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#4387
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impregnate
/ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/
verb
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impregnated
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impregnated
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impregnates
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impregnating
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To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
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The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin. |
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fertilize, inseminate, imbue, permeate, saturate
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drain, empty
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impregnate with, impregnate material, impregnate surface, impregnate soil
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#4388
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impregnable
/ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/
adjective
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Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
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The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy. |
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invincible, unassailable, indestructible, secure, invulnerable
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vulnerable, weak, defenseless
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impregnable fortress, impregnable defense, impregnable position, impregnable wall
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#4389
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imprecise
/ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/
adjective
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Not exact or accurate; vague.
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His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful. |
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vague, inaccurate, unclear, approximate, ambiguous
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precise, exact, accurate
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imprecise data, imprecise measurement, imprecise explanation, imprecise terms
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#4390
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imprecation
/ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
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The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official. |
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curse, malediction, hex, damnation, oath
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blessing, benediction
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utter imprecation, hurl imprecation, loud imprecation, divine imprecation
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#4391
🧙♀️
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imprecate
/ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/
verb
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imprecated
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imprecated
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imprecates
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imprecating
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To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
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The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words. |
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curse, damn, anathematize, execrate
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bless, praise
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imprecate against, imprecate upon, imprecate evil, imprecate fate
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#4392
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impracticable
/ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/
adjective
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Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
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The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources. |
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unworkable, impossible, unfeasible, unrealistic
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practical, feasible, possible
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impracticable solution, impracticable plan, impracticable idea, impracticable proposal
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#4393
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impoverish
/ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/
verb
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impoverished
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impoverished
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impoverishes
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impoverishing
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To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
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The long war impoverished the entire nation. |
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weaken, exhaust, deplete, bankrupt, drain
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enrich, empower, strengthen
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impoverish people, impoverish society, impoverish the soil, impoverish the economy
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#4394
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impotent
/ˈɪmpətənt/
adjective
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Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.
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The citizens felt impotent against the corrupt system. |
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powerless, weak, helpless, incapable, ineffective
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powerful, capable, effective
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feel impotent, politically impotent, impotent rage, impotent response
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#4395
🎭
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imposture
/ɪmˈpɒstʃər/
noun
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The act of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others; deception or fraud.
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The imposture was discovered when the man failed to answer basic questions about his supposed identity. |
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fraud, deception, trickery, deceit, sham
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honesty, truth, authenticity
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commit imposture, practice imposture, expose imposture, imposture case
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#4396
📌
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implication
/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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A possible effect or result of an action or decision; something suggested without being stated directly.
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The new law has serious implications for small businesses. |
by implication |
Indirectly or by consequence.
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consequence, result, suggestion, inference, indication
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explicit statement, directness
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serious implications, social implications, political implications, economic implications
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#4397
📜
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imposition
/ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/
noun
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the act of forcing something on someone; an unwelcome demand or burden
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The new tax was seen as an unfair imposition on the poor. |
an imposition on someone |
a burden or inconvenience placed upon someone
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burden, demand, obligation, enforcement, infliction
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relief, exemption, benefit
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unfair imposition, imposition of rules, social imposition
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#4398
🏰
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imposing
/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
adjective
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having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
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The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley. |
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impressive, grand, majestic, striking, commanding
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ordinary, unimpressive, modest
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imposing figure, imposing building, imposing presence
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#4399
⚖️
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imposed
/ɪmˈpoʊzd/
verb
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imposed
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imposed
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imposes
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imposing
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forced something to be accepted or put in place
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The government imposed new regulations on the industry. |
impose one's will |
to force others to do what you want
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enforced, compelled, decreed, mandated, dictated
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lifted, removed, abolished
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imposed rules, imposed sanctions, imposed restrictions
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#4400
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importuned
/ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/
verb
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importuned
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importuned
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importunes
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importuning
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asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
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She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in. |
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begged, entreated, implored, requested, pleaded
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ignored, refused, denied
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importuned for help, importuned by beggars, constantly importuned
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#4401
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importune
/ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/
verb
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importuned
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importuned
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importunes
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importuning
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To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
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The child importuned his mother for a new toy. |
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beg, plead, press, request, solicit
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refuse, reject, deny
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importune someone, importune for help, importune repeatedly
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#4402
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importunate
/ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/
adjective
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Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
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The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals. |
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insistent, persistent, pressing, demanding, intrusive
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modest, unassuming, reserved
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importunate request, importunate demand, importunate behavior
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#4403
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importation
/ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/
noun
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The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
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The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated. |
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bringing in, introduction, delivery, influx, procurement
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exportation, sending, distribution
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importation of goods, importation of products, importation regulations
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#4404
📦
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import
/ˈɪmpɔːrt/
verb
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imported
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imported
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imports
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importing
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To bring goods or services into a country from abroad for sale
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Bangladesh imports machinery from many countries. |
import duty |
a tax imposed on goods brought into a country
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bring in, ship in, trade, purchase, transport
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export, send out, sell abroad
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import goods, import products, import services, import duty
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#4405
🤔
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imponderable
/ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/
adjective
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Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
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The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors. |
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unpredictable, uncertain, incalculable, unknowable, vague
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predictable, calculable, measurable
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imponderable factors, imponderable consequences, imponderable issues
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#4406
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impolitic
/ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/
adjective
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Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
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It would be impolitic to criticize them openly. |
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unwise, imprudent, indiscreet, rash
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wise, prudent, diplomatic
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impolitic remark, impolitic decision, impolitic action
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#4407
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imply
/ɪmˈplaɪ/
verb
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implied
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implied
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implies
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implying
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To suggest something without directly stating it.
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Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset. |
imply meaning |
To indicate or suggest what something means indirectly.
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suggest, indicate, hint, signify
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state, declare, express
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imply strongly, imply indirectly, imply something
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#4408
🙏
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implore
/ɪmˈplɔːr/
verb
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implored
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implored
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implores
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imploring
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To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
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She implored him to stay with her. |
implore mercy |
To beg for compassion or forgiveness.
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beg, plead, entreat, beseech
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demand, refuse, deny
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implore help, implore forgiveness, implore someone
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#4409
💥
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implode
/ɪmˈploʊd/
verb
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imploded
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imploded
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implodes
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imploding
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To collapse or burst inward violently.
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The old building imploded during the demolition. |
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collapse, cave in, crumple, fall in
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explode, expand, burst outward
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implode inward, implode suddenly, economy implodes
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#4410
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implicit
/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/
adjective
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Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
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Her trust in him was implicit. |
implicit trust |
Complete and unquestioning trust.
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tacit, implied, unspoken, inherent, understood
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explicit, stated, expressed
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implicit agreement, implicit assumption, implicit trust, implicit in
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