grasp

dominions

dəˈmɪnjən

noun

sovereignty or control.

man’s attempt to establish dominion over nature

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dominion

dəˈmɪnjən

noun

sovereignty or control.

man’s attempt to establish dominion over nature

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divining

dɪˈvʌɪn

verb

discover (something) by guesswork or intuition.

mum had divined my state of mind

guess,surmise,conjecture,suspect,suppose,assume,presume,deduce,infer,work out,theorize,hypothesize,discern,intuit,perceive,recognize,see,realize,appreciate,understand,grasp,apprehend,comprehend,figure,figure out,latch on to,cotton on to,catch on to,tumble to,get,get the picture,twig,suss,savvy,cognize

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divined

dɪˈvʌɪn

verb

discover (something) by guesswork or intuition.

mum had divined my state of mind

guess,surmise,conjecture,suspect,suppose,assume,presume,deduce,infer,work out,theorize,hypothesize,discern,intuit,perceive,recognize,see,realize,appreciate,understand,grasp,apprehend,comprehend,figure,figure out,latch on to,cotton on to,catch on to,tumble to,get,get the picture,twig,suss,savvy,cognize

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decoding

diːˈkəʊd

verb

convert (a coded message) into intelligible language.

he put down the phone and decoded the message

decipher,decrypt,unravel,untangle,work out,sort out,piece together,solve,interpret,translate,construe,explain,understand,comprehend,apprehend,grasp,make sense of,get to the bottom of,find the key to,find the answer to,throw light on,crack,figure out,twig,suss,suss out

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decodes

diːˈkəʊd

verb

convert (a coded message) into intelligible language.

he put down the phone and decoded the message

decipher,decrypt,unravel,untangle,work out,sort out,piece together,solve,interpret,translate,construe,explain,understand,comprehend,apprehend,grasp,make sense of,get to the bottom of,find the key to,find the answer to,throw light on,crack,figure out,twig,suss,suss out

noun

a translation of a coded message.

studying reports, poring over decodes

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decoded

diːˈkəʊd

verb

convert (a coded message) into intelligible language.

he put down the phone and decoded the message

decipher,decrypt,unravel,untangle,work out,sort out,piece together,solve,interpret,translate,construe,explain,understand,comprehend,apprehend,grasp,make sense of,get to the bottom of,find the key to,find the answer to,throw light on,crack,figure out,twig,suss,suss out

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decode

diːˈkəʊd

verb

convert (a coded message) into intelligible language.

he put down the phone and decoded the message

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noun

a translation of a coded message.

studying reports, poring over decodes

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comprehensions

kɒmprɪˈhɛnʃ(ə)n

noun

the ability to understand something.

some won’t have the least comprehension of what I’m trying to do

understanding,ability to understand,grasp,grip,conception,apprehension,cognition,cognizance,ken,knowledge,awareness,perception,discernment,interpretation

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comprehension

kɒmprɪˈhɛnʃ(ə)n

noun

the ability to understand something.

some won’t have the least comprehension of what I’m trying to do

understanding,ability to understand,grasp,grip,conception,apprehension,cognition,cognizance,ken,knowledge,awareness,perception,discernment,interpretation

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comprehends

kɒmprɪˈhɛnd

verb

grasp mentally; understand.

he couldn’t comprehend her reasons for marrying Lovat

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comprehending

kɒmprɪˈhɛnd

verb

grasp mentally; understand.

he couldn’t comprehend her reasons for marrying Lovat

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comprehended

kɒmprɪˈhɛnd

verb

grasp mentally; understand.

he couldn’t comprehend her reasons for marrying Lovat

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comprehend

kɒmprɪˈhɛnd

verb

grasp mentally; understand.

he couldn’t comprehend her reasons for marrying Lovat

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clutching

klʌtʃ

verb

grasp (something) tightly.

he stood clutching a microphone

grip,grasp,clasp,cling to,hang on to,clench,hold,reach for,snatch at,make a grab for,catch at,claw at,grab,seize,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,grab/seize/take hold of

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clutches

klʌtʃ

verb

grasp (something) tightly.

he stood clutching a microphone

grip,grasp,clasp,cling to,hang on to,clench,hold,reach for,snatch at,make a grab for,catch at,claw at,grab,seize,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,grab/seize/take hold of

noun

a tight grasp.

she made a clutch at his body

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clutched

klʌtʃ

verb

grasp (something) tightly.

he stood clutching a microphone

grip,grasp,clasp,cling to,hang on to,clench,hold,reach for,snatch at,make a grab for,catch at,claw at,grab,seize,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,grab/seize/take hold of

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clutch

klʌtʃ

verb

grasp (something) tightly.

he stood clutching a microphone

grip,grasp,clasp,cling to,hang on to,clench,hold,reach for,snatch at,make a grab for,catch at,claw at,grab,seize,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,grab/seize/take hold of

noun

a tight grasp.

she made a clutch at his body

adjective

(in sport) denoting or occurring at a critical situation in which the outcome of a game or competition is at stake.

they both are hard-nosed players who seem to thrive in clutch situations

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clung

klɪŋ

verb

hold on tightly to.

she clung to Joe’s arm

hold on to,clutch,grip,grasp,clasp,attach oneself to,hang on to,hold tightly,clench,embrace,hug,cuddle,entwine oneself around

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clings

klɪŋ

verb

hold on tightly to.

she clung to Joe’s arm

hold on to,clutch,grip,grasp,clasp,attach oneself to,hang on to,hold tightly,clench,embrace,hug,cuddle,entwine oneself around

noun

a clingstone peach.

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cling

klɪŋ

verb

hold on tightly to.

she clung to Joe’s arm

hold on to,clutch,grip,grasp,clasp,attach oneself to,hang on to,hold tightly,clench,embrace,hug,cuddle,entwine oneself around

noun

a clingstone peach.

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clasps

klɑːsp

verb

grasp (something) tightly with one’s hand.

he clasped her arm

grasp,grip,clutch,hold tightly,hang on to,cling to,take hold of,seize,grab

noun

a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together.

a gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp

fastener,fastening,catch,clip,pin,hook,hook and eye,buckle,hasp,lock,fibula

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clasping

klɑːsp

verb

grasp (something) tightly with one’s hand.

he clasped her arm

grasp,grip,clutch,hold tightly,hang on to,cling to,take hold of,seize,grab

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clasped

klɑːsp

verb

grasp (something) tightly with one’s hand.

he clasped her arm

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clasp

klɑːsp

verb

grasp (something) tightly with one’s hand.

he clasped her arm

grasp,grip,clutch,hold tightly,hang on to,cling to,take hold of,seize,grab

noun

a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together.

a gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp

fastener,fastening,catch,clip,pin,hook,hook and eye,buckle,hasp,lock,fibula

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caught

katʃ

verb

intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped).

she threw the bottle into the air and caught it again

seize,grab,snatch,seize/grab/take hold of,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,grasp,grip,clutch,clench,fasten on,pluck,hold,hang on to,receive,acquire,get,come into possession of,intercept

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catches

katʃ

verb

intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped).

she threw the bottle into the air and caught it again

seize,grab,snatch,seize/grab/take hold of,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,grasp,grip,clutch,clench,fasten on,pluck,hold,hang on to,receive,acquire,get,come into possession of,intercept

noun

an act of catching something, typically a ball.

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catch

katʃ

verb

intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped).

she threw the bottle into the air and caught it again

seize,grab,snatch,seize/grab/take hold of,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,grasp,grip,clutch,clench,fasten on,pluck,hold,hang on to,receive,acquire,get,come into possession of,intercept

noun

an act of catching something, typically a ball.

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awarenesses

/əˈwɛːnəs/

noun

Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

we need to raise public awareness of the issue

consciousness,recognition,realization,cognizance,perception,apprehension,understanding,grasp,appreciation

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awareness

/əˈwɛrnəs/

noun

Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

we need to raise public awareness of the issue

consciousness,recognition,realization,cognizance,perception,apprehension,understanding,grasp,appreciation

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attains

/əˈteɪn/

verb

Succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for)

clarify your objectives and ways of attaining them

achieve,accomplish,reach,arrive at,come by,obtain,gain,procure,secure,get,grasp,hook,net,win,earn,acquire,establish,make

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attaining

/əˈteɪn/

verb

Succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for)

clarify your objectives and ways of attaining them

achieve,accomplish,reach,arrive at,come by,obtain,gain,procure,secure,get,grasp,hook,net,win,earn,acquire,establish,make

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attained

/əˈteɪn/

verb

Succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for)

clarify your objectives and ways of attaining them

achieve,accomplish,reach,arrive at,come by,obtain,gain,procure,secure,get,grasp,hook,net,win,earn,acquire,establish,make

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attain

/əˈteɪn/

transitive verb

Succeed in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for)

clarify your objectives and ways of attaining them

achieve,accomplish,reach,arrive at,come by,obtain,gain,procure,secure,get,grasp,hook,net,win,earn,acquire,establish,make

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assimilating

/əˈsɪmɪleɪt/

verb

Take in and understand fully (information or ideas)

Marie tried to assimilate the week’s events

understand,comprehend,work out,fathom out,make sense of,grasp,catch,follow,perceive,make out,penetrate,divine,search out,ferret out,puzzle out,take in,assimilate,absorb,get to the bottom of

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assimilates

/əˈsɪmɪleɪt/

verb

Take in and understand fully (information or ideas)

Marie tried to assimilate the week’s events

understand,comprehend,work out,fathom out,make sense of,grasp,catch,follow,perceive,make out,penetrate,divine,search out,ferret out,puzzle out,take in,assimilate,absorb,get to the bottom of

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assimilated

/əˈsɪmɪleɪt/

verb

Take in and understand fully (information or ideas)

Marie tried to assimilate the week’s events

understand,comprehend,work out,fathom out,make sense of,grasp,catch,follow,perceive,make out,penetrate,divine,search out,ferret out,puzzle out,take in,assimilate,absorb,get to the bottom of

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assimilate

/əˈsɪməˌleɪt/

transitive verb

Take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.

Marie tried to assimilate the week’s events

understand,comprehend,work out,fathom out,make sense of,grasp,catch,follow,perceive,make out,penetrate,divine,search out,ferret out,puzzle out,take in,assimilate,absorb,get to the bottom of

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ascertains

/ˌasəˈteɪn/

verb

Find (something) out for certain; make sure of.

an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident

find out,discover,come to know,get to know,work out,make out,fathom,fathom out,become aware of,learn,ferret out,dig out,dig up,establish,fix,determine,settle,decide,verify,make certain of,confirm,deduce,divine,intuit,diagnose,discern,perceive,see,realize,appreciate,identify,pin down,recognize,register,understand,grasp,take in,comprehend

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ascertaining

/ˌasəˈteɪn/

verb

Find (something) out for certain; make sure of.

an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident

find out,discover,come to know,get to know,work out,make out,fathom,fathom out,become aware of,learn,ferret out,dig out,dig up,establish,fix,determine,settle,decide,verify,make certain of,confirm,deduce,divine,intuit,diagnose,discern,perceive,see,realize,appreciate,identify,pin down,recognize,register,understand,grasp,take in,comprehend

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ascertained

/ˌasəˈteɪn/

verb

Find (something) out for certain; make sure of.

an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident

find out,discover,come to know,get to know,work out,make out,fathom,fathom out,become aware of,learn,ferret out,dig out,dig up,establish,fix,determine,settle,decide,verify,make certain of,confirm,deduce,divine,intuit,diagnose,discern,perceive,see,realize,appreciate,identify,pin down,recognize,register,understand,grasp,take in,comprehend

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ascertain

/ˌæsərˈteɪn/

transitive verb

Find (something) out for certain; make sure of.

an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident

find out,discover,come to know,get to know,work out,make out,fathom,fathom out,become aware of,learn,ferret out,dig out,dig up,establish,fix,determine,settle,decide,verify,make certain of,confirm,deduce,divine,intuit,diagnose,discern,perceive,see,realize,appreciate,identify,pin down,recognize,register,understand,grasp,take in,comprehend

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