Word Definitions & Examples
verb
Sense 1
"I gave at the office"
Type of:
give
Kinds of:
combine
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
verb
Sense 2
be conducive to
"The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something to somebody
verb
Sense 3
"The city has to put up half the required amount"
Type of:
pay
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb
Sense 4
"Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"
"The music added a lot to the play"
"She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"
"This adds a light note to the program"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something to somebody
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
Semantic Complexity
32%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
23
Times Searched
2
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