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scavenge

verb

/ˈskævɪndʒ/

Meaning

to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items

The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.

rummage, forage, hunt, search

discard, abandon

scavenge for food, scavenge materials, animals scavenge

to speak or say something; to express in words

to make or become stronger

to make someone happy or satisfied

to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level

to make something last longer; to extend in time

To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.