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bestride

verb

/bɪˈstraɪd/

Meaning

To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.

The statue bestrides the city square.

dominate, tower over, straddle, command, overtop

follow, obey, submit

bestride the world, bestride the horse, bestride the city

To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.

Made or become larger or more extensive.

to get or acquire something

To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.

to weaken or make someone or something infirm

to express gratitude to someone