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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
embraceverbtake up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's ownUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
embrangleverbmake more complicated or confused through entanglementsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
embrittleverbmake brittleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
embrocateverbadminister an oil or ointment toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
embroiderverbdecorate with needleworkCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
embroilverbforce into some kind of situation, condition, or course of actionAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
embrownverbmake brown in colorApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
emceeverbact as a master of ceremoniesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
emendverbmake improvements or corrections toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
emergeverbhappen or occur as a result of somethingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
emigrateverbleave one's country of residence for a new oneUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
emitverbgive off, send forth, or dischargeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
emoteverbgive expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie roleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
empaleverbpierce with a sharp stake or pointRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
empanelverbenter into a list of prospective jurorsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
empathiseverbbe understanding ofUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
empathizeverbbe understanding ofUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
emphasiseverbgive extra weight to a communicationUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
emphasizeverbgive extra weight to a communicationUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
emplaceverbprovide a new emplacement for gunsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
emplaneverbboard a planeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
employverbuse or apply a method, tool, or technique for a specific purposeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
empowerverbgive or delegate power or authority toCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
emptyverbbecome empty or void of its contentApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
empurpleverbcolor purpleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
emulateverbimitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the softwareApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
emulsifyverbform into or become an emulsionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enableverbrender capable or able for some taskApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enactverborder by virtue of superior authorityApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enamelverbcoat, inlay, or surface with enamelApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enamorverbattractUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enamourverbattractUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encampverblive in or as if in a tentApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encapsulateverbenclose in a capsule or other small containerApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encaseverbenclose in, or as if in, a caseApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enchainverbrestrain or bind with chainsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enchantverbcast a spell over someone or somethingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encipherverbConvert plain text to cipher text by means of a cryptographic system.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encircleverbbind with something round or circularApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encloseverbenclose or enfold completely with or as if with a coveringApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enclotheverbprovide with clothes or put clothes onApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encodeverbConvert plain text to cipher text by means of a code.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encompassverbinclude in scopeUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encoreverbrequest an encore, from a performerUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encounterverbcontend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battleUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encourageverbcontribute to the progress or growth ofUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encrimsonverbmake crimsonUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encroachverbadvance beyond the usual limitAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encroach uponverbMWEto intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violateAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encrustverbdecorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encryptverbTo convert plaintext into ciphertext using a cryptographic algorithm.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
encumberverbhold backUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
endverbhave an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative senseUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
end upverbMWEfinally be or do somethingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
endangerverbput in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult positionUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
endearverbmake attractive or lovableUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
endeavorverbattempt by employing effortApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
endeavourverbattempt by employing effortApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
endorseverbguarantee as meeting a certain standardEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
endowverbgive qualities or abilities toCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
endueverbgive qualities or abilities toUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
endureverbcontinue to live through hardship or adversityUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
energiseverbcause to be alert and energeticApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
energizeverbcause to be alert and energeticApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enervateverbweaken mentally or morallyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enfeebleverbmake weakUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enfeoffverbput in possession of land in exchange for a pledge of service, in feudal societyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enfiladeverbrake or be in a position to rake with gunfire in a lengthwise directionAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enfoldverbenclose or enfold completely with or as if with a coveringUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enforceverbTo compel obedience to, observance of, or compliance with laws, rules, duties, or commitments.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enfranchiseverbgrant voting rightsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
engageverbengage for service under a term of contractApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
engenderverbmake childrenCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
engildverbdecorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid goldUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
engineerverbplan and direct (a complex undertaking)CreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
englutverbovereat or eat immodestlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
engorgeverbovereat or eat immodestlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
engraftverbcause to grow together parts from different plantsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
engraveverbcarve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a blockApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
engrossverbconsume all of one's attention or timeUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
engulfverbto flow over or cover completelyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enhanceverbimprove the quality, value, or effectiveness of somethingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enjoinverbgive instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authorityUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enjoyverbderive or receive pleasure fromUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enkindleverbcall forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)CreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enlaceverbspin,wind, or twist togetherApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enlargeverbadd details, as to an account or ideaApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enlightenverbmake free from confusion or ambiguityUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enlistverbengage somebody to enter the armyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enlivenverbheighten or intensifyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enmeshverbentangle or catch in (or as if in) a meshApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ennobleverbconfer dignity or honor uponUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enounceverbspeak, pronounce, or utter in a certain wayRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enplaneverbboard a planeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enquireverbhave a wish or desire to know somethingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enrageverbput into a rageRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enraptureverbhold spellboundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enrichverbmake better or improve in qualityUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enrobeverbprovide with a coatingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
enrolverbregister formally as a participant or memberApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026