engage

covenanting

ˈkʌv(ə)nənt

verb

agree by lease, deed, or other legal contract.

the landlord covenants to repair the property

undertake,give an undertaking,pledge,promise,agree,contract,vow,guarantee,warrant,commit oneself,bind oneself,give one’s word,enter into an agreement,engage,plight (oneself)

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covenanted

ˈkʌv(ə)nənt

verb

agree by lease, deed, or other legal contract.

the landlord covenants to repair the property

undertake,give an undertaking,pledge,promise,agree,contract,vow,guarantee,warrant,commit oneself,bind oneself,give one’s word,enter into an agreement,engage,plight (oneself)

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competes

kəmˈpiːt

verb

strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.

universities are competing for applicants

take part,play,be a contestant,be a competitor,participate,be involved,get involved,engage,enter,go in for,throw one’s hat in the ring,be in the running,contend,vie,fight,battle,clash,tussle,grapple,wrestle,wrangle,jockey,wage war,cross swords,lock horns,go head to head,strive against,struggle against,pit oneself against,challenge,take on,try to beat,pitch oneself against

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competed

kəmˈpiːt

verb

strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.

universities are competing for applicants

take part,play,be a contestant,be a competitor,participate,be involved,get involved,engage,enter,go in for,throw one’s hat in the ring,be in the running,contend,vie,fight,battle,clash,tussle,grapple,wrestle,wrangle,jockey,wage war,cross swords,lock horns,go head to head,strive against,struggle against,pit oneself against,challenge,take on,try to beat,pitch oneself against

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compete

kəmˈpiːt

verb

strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.

universities are competing for applicants

take part,play,be a contestant,be a competitor,participate,be involved,get involved,engage,enter,go in for,throw one’s hat in the ring,be in the running,contend,vie,fight,battle,clash,tussle,grapple,wrestle,wrangle,jockey,wage war,cross swords,lock horns,go head to head,strive against,struggle against,pit oneself against,challenge,take on,try to beat,pitch oneself against

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clashed

klaʃ

verb

meet and come into violent conflict.

soccer hooligans clashed with rival fans before the match

fight,skirmish,contend,come to blows,be in conflict,come into conflict,engage,war,grapple,do battle,confront,attack

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busying

ˈbɪzi

verb

keep oneself occupied.

she busied herself with her new home

occupy,involve,engage,concern,employ,absorb,engross,immerse,preoccupy,interest,entertain,distract,divert,amuse,beguile

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busies

ˈbɪzi

verb

keep oneself occupied.

she busied herself with her new home

occupy,involve,engage,concern,employ,absorb,engross,immerse,preoccupy,interest,entertain,distract,divert,amuse,beguile

noun

a police officer.

I was picked up by the busies for possession

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busied

ˈbɪzi

verb

keep oneself occupied.

she busied herself with her new home

occupy,involve,engage,concern,employ,absorb,engross,immerse,preoccupy,interest,entertain,distract,divert,amuse,beguile

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booked

bʊk

verb

reserve (accommodation, a place, etc.); buy (a ticket) in advance.

I have booked a table at the Swan

reserve,make a reservation for,arrange in advance,prearrange,arrange for,order,charter,hire,bag,engage,bespeak,arrange,programme,schedule,timetable,line up,secure,fix up,lay on,slate

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appoints

/əˈpɔɪnt/

verb

Assign a job or role to (someone)

she has been appointed to the board

nominate,name,designate,install as,commission,engage,adopt,co-opt

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appointing

/əˈpɔɪnt/

verb

Assign a job or role to (someone)

she has been appointed to the board

nominate,name,designate,install as,commission,engage,adopt,co-opt

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appoint

/əˈpɔɪnt/

transitive verb

Assign a job or role to (someone)

she has been appointed to the board

nominate,name,designate,install as,commission,engage,adopt,co-opt

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