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What is another verb for “to make an onomatopoeia”?
If a basic onomatopoeia for a sound does not exist, how would you phrase the creation of an onomatopoeia for …
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verbs

RJ Cuthbertson Asked on May 5, 2021 in Single word requests.
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My name in an idiom. One word for a change. A changed man. A changed man.
What is my story. But here we go. 10 years ago today, my dad said to me “I want you …
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phrase-requests

single-word-requests

vietnguyen09 Asked on May 4, 2021 in Single word requests.
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Word for “take with permission but no intention of returning”?
In such cases, “borrow” doesn’t fit, as it implies intent to return, nor does “steal”, which indicates lack of permission. …
single-word-requests

bren brightwell Asked on April 28, 2021 in Single word requests.
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Different variations on get/locate/find/obtain to make clear whether the target exists at the time of the application. Especially for those for whom the target is not actively managed to find/obtain the application’s source copy?
I’m looking for two different single words (although there are two or three word phrases that are clearer, I’d prefer …
single-word-requests

sibbaldiopsis Asked on April 28, 2021 in Single word requests.
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What is the “learned information found in a fictional story”?
If one reads a fictional story, one can still learn about non-fiction things. I don’t mean in “creative non-fiction”, but …
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Village Asked on April 28, 2021 in Single word requests.
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Is there some English slangs to put after a statement like the Norwegian slang?
What is the slang word in Norwegian, ass? The etymology of the word is actually that it’s a short form …
single-word-requests

slang

translation

Revetahw Asked on April 17, 2021 in Single word requests.
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Is a word associated with protected or guarded? Must be a verb?
What are some words for something protected or guarded? What can be protected don’t have to be unappealing. What do …
single-word-requests

user3163495 Asked on April 17, 2021 in Single word requests.
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Name the fallacy: If it’s more expensive it must be better.
Why do people complain that cheaper than more expensive goods are too expensive? People often make this assumption without looking …
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Dave Asked on April 13, 2021 in Single word requests.
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A word for “to claim a position or place above something or someone else” A word to “appreciate on the basis of a positive or negative thought”
The verb I seek is defined as: to claim a position above something, to position oneself higher than something or …
pejorative-language

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verbs

Shivadas Asked on April 8, 2021 in Single word requests.
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Word for something familiar and in reality not familiar.
Does Specious suit the expression I want? He is something that it is true on the surface but really isn’t, …
Meaning

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word-choice

Isentropic Asked on April 8, 2021 in Meaning.
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