
Explanation of expedite (verb) to hasten the action of; to speed up; to accelerate; to facilitate; to dispatch
Sample of expedite We can expedite the bank transaction if we tell them it is an emergency.
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Explanation of undermine (verb) to weaken; to often through subtle means; to subvert; to sabotage
Sample of undermine The attempts to undermine the merger were unsuccessful. The supervisor undermined the director's power and began controlling the staff.
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Explanation of condescend (verb) to come down from one's position or dignity; to lower oneself; to patronize
Sample of condescend The arrogant, rich man was usually condescending towards his servants.
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Explanation of beget (verb) to bring into being
Sample of beget The king wished to beget a new heir.
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Explanation of nullify (verb) to cancel; to invalidate; to annul
Sample of nullify Drinking alcohol excessively will nullify the positive benefits of eating well and exercising daily.
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Explanation of suffuse (verb) to overspread
Sample of suffuse The rain will suffuse the spilled sand around the patio.
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Explanation of mesmerize (verb) to hypnotize; to fascinate; to induce
Sample of mesmerize The swaying motion of the swing mesmerized the baby into a deep sleep.
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Explanation of diverge (verb) to separate; to split; to branch off from a common point
Sample of diverge The path diverges at the old barn, one fork leading to the house, and the other leading to the pond. The wide, long river diverged into two distinct separate rivers, never again to join.
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Explanation of exonerate (verb) to declare or prove blameless; to absolve; to acquit
Sample of exonerate Hopefully, the judge will exonerate you of any wrongdoing.
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Explanation of consecrate (verb) to declare sacred; to dedicate; to bless
Sample of consecrate We will consecrate the pact during the ceremony. The park was consecrated to the memory of the missing soldier.
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