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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
lean backverbMWEmove the upper body backwards and downUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lean onverbMWErest on for supportApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leapverbpass abruptly from one state or topic to anotherUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leap outverbMWEjump out from a hiding place and surprise (someone)UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leapfrogverbprogress by large jumps instead of small incrementsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
learnverbfind out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effortUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leaseverbgrant use or occupation of under a term of contractApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leashverbfasten with a ropeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leatherverbwhip with a leather strapUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leaveverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leave aloneverbMWEleave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from takingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leave behindverbMWEleave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from takingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leave no stone unturnedverbMWEsearch thoroughly and exhaustivelyAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leave offverbMWEprevent from being included or considered or acceptedApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leave officeverbMWEgive up or retire from a positionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leave outverbMWEprevent from being included or considered or acceptedApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leavenverbcause to puff up with a leavenApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lech afterverbMWEhave a strong sexual desire forUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lectureverbdeliver an instructional presentation on a topic to an audienceUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leechverbdraw bloodUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leech ontoverbMWEadmire boundlessly and follow aroundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leerverblook suggestively or obliquelyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leg itverbMWEwalkUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
legaliseverbmake legalApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
legalizeverbmake legalApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
legislateverbmake laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislationCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
legitimateverbEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
legitimatiseverbmake legalEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
legitimatizeverbmake legalEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
legitimiseverbmake legalEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
legitimizeverbmake legalEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lendverbhave certain characteristics of qualities for somethingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lend oneselfverbMWEbe applicable toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lengthenverbbecome long or longerApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lenifyverbcause to be more favorably inclinedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lessenverbdecrease in size, extent, or rangeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
letverbmake it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happenUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
let downverbMWEmove something or somebody to a lower positionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
let driveverbMWEfire as from a gunApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
let flyverbMWEfire as from a gunApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
let goverbMWErelease, as from one's gripUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
let go ofverbMWErelease, as from one's gripUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
let inverbMWEallow participation in or the right to be part ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
let it goverbMWEto not act uponUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
let looseverbMWEturn loose or free from restraintUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
let offverbMWEgrant exemption or release toUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
let onverbMWEmake known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secretUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
let outverbMWEmake known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secretUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
let the cat out of the bagverbMWEdivulge confidential information or secretsRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
let upverbMWEbecome less in amount or intensityUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
letterverbmark letters on or mark with lettersApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
letter bombverbMWEsend an explosive toUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
levantverbrun off without paying a debtUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
levelverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
level offverbMWEbecome level or evenUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leververbto move or force, especially in an effort to get something openApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
leverageverbsupplement with leverageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
levitateverbcause to rise in the air and float, as if in defiance of gravityUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
levyverbcause to assemble or enlist in the militaryApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lexicaliseverbmake or coin into a word or accept a new word into the lexicon of a languageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lexicalizeverbmake or coin into a word or accept a new word into the lexicon of a languageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
liaiseverbto act between parties with a view to reconciling differencesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
libelverbprint slanderous statements againstEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
liberaliseverbmake liberal or more liberal, of laws and rulesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
liberalizeverbmake liberal or more liberal, of laws and rulesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
liberateverbrelease (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decompositionAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
librateverbvibrate before coming to a total restUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
licenceverbauthorize officiallyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
licenseverbauthorize officiallyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lickverbfind the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning ofRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lieverbbe and remain in a particular state or conditionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lie aboutverbMWEto hang around idlyCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lie aroundverbMWEhang around idlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lie awakeverbMWElie without sleepingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lie dormantverbMWEbe inactive, as if asleepUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lie downverbMWEassume a reclining positionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lie inverbMWEbe in confinement for childbirthUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lie in waitverbMWEwait in hiding to attackApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lie lowverbMWEto try to avoid detection especially by policeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lie withverbMWEhave sexual intercourse withUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lifehackverbmake one's day-to-day activities more efficientApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
liftverbfly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other meansUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lift offverbMWEdepart from the groundApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lift outverbMWEtake out or up with or as if with a scoopApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lift upverbMWEfill with high spiritsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ligateverbjoin letters in a ligature when writingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lightverbfall to somebody by assignment or lotApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
light upverbMWEstart to burn with a bright flameApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
light uponverbMWEfind unexpectedlyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lightenverballeviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressiveApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lighten upverbMWEmake lighter or brighterUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lighterverbtransport in a flatbottom boatUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
lignifyverbconvert into wood or cause to become woodyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
likeverbindicate approval or preference for content or informationUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
likenverbconsider or describe as similar, equal, or analogousUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
liltverbarticulate in a very careful and rhythmic wayUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
limberverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
limber upverbMWEmake one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activityApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
limeverbspread birdlime on branches to catch birdsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
limitverbTo restrict or assign boundaries to something.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026