Word Definitions & Examples
verb
Sense 1
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb
Sense 2
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s something
verb
Sense 3
"absorb the costs for something"
Type of:
fund
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb
Sense 4
"I''ll accept the charges"
"She agreed to bear the responsibility"
Type of:
take
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb
Sense 5
do over
"They would like to take it over again"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb
Sense 6
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody INFINITIVE
verb
Sense 7
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one''s right or possession
"He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"
"he usurped my rights"
"She seized control of the throne after her husband died"
Type of:
take
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb
Sense 8
"When will the new President assume office?"
Type of:
take office
Kinds of:
resume
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Semantic Complexity
90%
Sense Count
8
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
42
Times Searched
3
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