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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
bolster upverbMWEto support and strengthenApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boltverbto leave suddenly and as if in a hurryApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bolt downverbMWEto eat a large amount of food quicklyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bolt outverbMWEto leave suddenly as if in a hurryApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bombverbto throw explosives at or attack with explosivesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bomb upverbMWEto load an aircraft with bombsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bombardverbto address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bombilateverbto make a buzzing soundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bombinateverbto make a buzzing soundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bombproofverbto make safe against bombingsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bondverbto bring together in a common cause or emotionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bonderiseverbto coat with a substance that will prevent corrosionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bonderizeverbto coat with a substance that will prevent corrosionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boneverbto remove the bones fromApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bone upverbMWEto study intensively, as before an examUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bongverbto ring loudly and deeplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bonkverbto have sexual intercourse withUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bonnetverbto dress in a bonnetUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
booverbto show displeasure, as after a performance or speechUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boobverbto commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistakeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boogieverbto dance to boogie musicUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bookverbto arrange for and reserve something for someone else in advanceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
book upverbMWEto book all available places or ticketsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bookmarkverbmark or save a resource for future reference and retrievalApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boolean searchverbMWEuse logical operators (AND, OR, NOT) to refine search queriesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boomverbto make a resonant sound, like thunder, fireworks, or artilleryUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boom outverbMWEto make a deep hollow soundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boomerangverbto return to the initial position from where it cameUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boondoggleverbto do useless, wasteful, or trivial workEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boostverbto push or shove upward, as if from below or behindApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boost upverbMWEto push upwardApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bootverbto cause to load an operating system and start the initial processesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boot outverbMWEto remove from a position or officeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bootlegverbto sell illicit products such as drugs or alcoholApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bootlickverbto try to gain favor by cringing or flatteringUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bootstrapverbto help oneself, often through improvised meansApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bopverbto dance the bebopUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
borderverbto lie adjacent to another or share a boundaryUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
border onverbMWEto come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or characterAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boreverbto make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand toolUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
borrowverbto take up and practice as one's ownRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bosomverbto squeeze someone tightly in your arms, usually with fondnessUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boss aroundverbMWEto control with unwarranted powerApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
botaniseverbto collect and study plantsUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
botanizeverbto collect and study plantsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
botchverbto make a mess of, destroy or ruinApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
botch upverbMWEto make a mess of, destroy or ruinApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
botherverbto make confused, perplexed, or puzzledUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bottleverbto store liquids or gases in containers, often glass or plasticApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bottle upverbMWEto control and refrain from showingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bottlefeedverbto feed infants with a bottleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bottleneckverbto slow down or impede by creating an obstructionAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bottomverbto strike the ground, as with a ship's bottomUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bottom outverbMWEto reach the low pointUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bounceverbto hit something so that it bouncesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bounce backverbMWEto improve in healthUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bounce outverbMWEto bounce a ball so that it becomes an outUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boundverbto place limits on extent or accessUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bourgeonverbto produce buds, branches, or germinateUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bowverbto bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greetingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bow downverbMWEto get into a prostrate position, as in submissionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bow outverbMWEto remove oneself from an obligationUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bowdleriseverbto edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicateApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bowdlerizeverbto edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicateEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bowerverbto enclose UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bowlverbto hurl a cricket ball from one end of the pitch towards the batsman at the other endUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bowl oververbMWEto cause to overturn from an upright or normal positionUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bowseverbto haul with a tackleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boxverbto engage in a boxing matchApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
box inverbMWEto enclose or confine as if in a boxApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
box upverbMWEto enclose or confine, as if in a boxApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
boycottverbto refuse to sponsorApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brabbleverbto argue over petty thingsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
braceverbto support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a braceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brace oneself forverbMWEto prepare mentally or emotionally for something unpleasantApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brace upverbMWEto make secure underneathApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brachiateverbto swing from one hold to the nextApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bracketverbto support with bracketsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bracket outverbMWEApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bradverbto fasten with bradsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bragverbto show offUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
braidverbto form or weave into a decorative bandApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brailverbto haul fish aboard with a small netApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brailleverbto transcribe in brailleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brainverbto kill by smashing someone's skullApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brainstormverbto try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about itCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brainwashverbto persuade completely, often through coercionEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
braiseverbto cook in liquidApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brakeverbto cause to stop by applying the brakesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
branchverbto divide into two or more branches so as to form a forkApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
branch outverbMWEto vary in order to spread risk or to expandApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brandverbto accuse, condemn, openly or formally, or brand as disgracefulCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brandishverbto move or swing back and forth as in excitement or anger, especially a weaponRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brandmarkverbto mark with a brand or trademarkCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bratticeverbto ventilate minesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brattleverbto make a rattling soundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
braveverbto face and withstand with courageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brave outverbMWEto face and withstand with courageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bravoverbto applaud with shouts of 'bravo' or 'brava'UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
brawlverbto quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptivelyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026