v
(transitive) To influence or alter.
v
(figuratively) To intend to do or achieve.
v
(colloquial) To deal with, to be focused on.
v
Alternative form of be part of life's rich tapestry [(figuratively) To be one of the many experiences, both good and bad, that make up a full and complete life.]
v
(obsolete except in set phrases) To affect, usually as a good or bad influence, or as a circumstance.
v
(obsolete) To mean, or intend.
v
(intransitive) To fare, perform (well or poorly).
v
(colloquial) To be appealing or suitable.
v
(idiomatic, transitive) To treat, deal with, or act toward (someone) in a morally just, socially honorable fashion.
v
(idiomatic) To take care of every detail, even minor ones; to be meticulous or thorough; to finish off something close to complete.
v
(obsolete) To have the strength for, to be able to.
v
(MLE, by extension, transitive) To excel in.
n
A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion.
adv
So as to emerge or appear for the first time.
n
One who makes an effort or attempt.
v
To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
v
To accept what is true, especially when it is undesirable.
v
(obsolete, intransitive) To get on well; to cope, to thrive.
n
(idiomatic, usually hyphenated) The greatest extent; completion; a state of refinement or perfection.
v
(idiomatic, intransitive, derogatory) To begin having a more interesting, eventful, or worthwhile existence.
n
(idiomatic) An active and enterprising person; one who is motivated or inclined to excel; one who strives to achieve success or improvement.
v
(idiomatic) To hold in high esteem; to respect.
v
To have achieved a lifestyle characterized by good fortune and comfort.
n
Taking full advantage of an opportunity while it lasts
v
(obsolete, intransitive) To thrive; flourish; prosper.
v
To see potential beyond obvious flaws; to consider something more than something else.
v
To examine a situation, usually bad, from a positive perspective.
v
(transitive, idiomatic) To call attention to or publicize; to make a fuss about, especially unnecessarily.
v
(idiomatic) To do something habitually, especially in such a way as to get a reputation for it.
v
(idiomatic, intransitive) To be of importance; to matter.
v
To earn enough income to support oneself and, if applicable, one's family.
v
Alternative form of make a meal of [(idiomatic, transitive) To spend more time and energy on some task than it warrants; to make something overly complicated; to make a big thing out of.]
v
(idiomatic) to gain fame, to become well-known
v
(transitive) To do (something) in a way that is unnecessarily complicated, elaborate, or public.
v
(idiomatic) To be a crucial or deciding factor; to have a very significant effect (often a positive one).
v
(transitive, informal) To put into action.
v
(Britain, idiomatic) Generally, to repair and reuse.
v
(idiomatic) To have enough money to cover expenses; to get by financially; to get through the pay period (sufficient to meet the next payday).
v
(idiomatic) To tend to produce or result in.
v
(idiomatic) To do something that will be widely remembered for a long time.
v
To make something have as useful and positive an effect as possible.
v
(colloquial, chiefly US, with a noun) To behave in the manner of.
v
(usually with "of") To emphasize, put much value on.
v
(idiomatic) To make, or leave, a lasting impression, especially to achieve prominent success.
v
To be self-evidently visible, and having an effect.
v
To insist on or emphatically challenge (a point or topic, especially one which may be a subject of disagreement).
v
(idiomatic) To prove satisfactory; to be successful or worthy of merit.
v
(idiomatic, transitive) To realise the maximal value, worth, or potential of (something); to derive as much benefit or profit from (something) as is possible.
n
A temporary or makeshift expedient.
v
To hold the attention of.
v
(transitive, obsolete) To learn (something) completely and thoroughly; to exhaust knowledge of.
v
(transitive) To live longer than; continue to live after the death of; overlive; survive.
v
(transitive, obsolete) To look beyond (something).
n
The act or practice of visiting and providing services (of a charity, church, or other organization) to people who might not otherwise have access to those services.
n
The act by which something is overcome, or surmounted.
v
(transitive) To outlive; live longer than.
v
(online gaming, slang) To defeat, dominate, or be above, also spelled pwn.
v
(figuratively) To achieve understanding of, despite some obstacle; to comprehend; to understand.
v
(obsolete, transitive) To question with a view to puzzling; to embarrass by questioning or scrutiny; to bring to a stand.
v
(transitive) To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.
v
To leave a positive mark on many people's lives; to bring about a revolutionary change that benefits mankind.
adj
Alternative form of put upon [Imposed on, taken advantage of, used, taken for granted, or unappreciated.]
v
Alternative form of put on a pedestal [(transitive, idiomatic) To hold in very high esteem, especially to an exaggerated degree.]
v
(transitive, idiomatic) To make visible or expose faults and deficiencies in, usually by outdoing, outperforming, or outcompeting another.
v
(transitive, Australia) To promote a thing or idea to another person, usually informally.
v
(transitive) To get over; to overcome.
v
(colloquial, transitive) To manage to work (something) out, to determine (something).
n
A difficult or tedious undertaking.
v
To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
v
(transitive, figuratively) To test anything for suitability.
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