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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
paceverbmeasure (distances) by pacingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pacifyverbfight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
packverbtreat the body or any part of it by wrapping it, as with blankets or sheets, and applying compresses to it, or stuffing it to provide cover, containment, or therapy, or to absorb bloodApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pack onverbMWEgain (weight)ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pack togetherverbMWEmake more compact by or as if by pressingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
packageverbput into a boxApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
padverbwalk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mudApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paddleverbplay in or as if in water, as of small childrenApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
padlockverbfasten with a padlockUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paganiseverbmake pagan in characterApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paganizeverbmake pagan in characterApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pageverbcontact, as with a pager or by calling somebody's name over a P.A. systemApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paginateverbnumber the pages of a book or manuscriptApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
painverbcause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paintverbcreate a visual representation or apply color to illustrate conceptsCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paint a pictureverbMWEcall to mindCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paint the lilyverbMWEadorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful)UnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pairverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pair offverbMWEform a pair or pairsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
palverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pal upverbMWEbecome friendsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
palataliseverbpronounce a consonant with the tongue against the palateApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
palatalizeverbpronounce a consonant with the tongue against the palateApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
palaververbhave a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgroundsUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paleverbturn pale, as if in fearUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
palisadeverbsurround with a wall in order to fortifyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pallverblose interest or become bored with something or somebodyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
palliateverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
palmverbto take something into the palm of one's hand, usually for concealing or as part of a sleight-of-hand magic trickUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
palm offverbMWEsell as genuine, sell with the intention to deceiveUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
palpateverbexamine (a body part) by palpationApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
palpebrateverbwink or blink, especially repeatedlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
palpitateverbshake with fast, tremulous movementsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
palsyverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
palterverbbe deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold informationAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pamperverbtreat with excessive indulgenceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
panverbwash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious mineralsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pan offverbMWEwash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious mineralsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pan outverbMWEwash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious mineralsEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pan roastverbMWEroast in a panApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pan-broilverbbroil in a panApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pan-fryverbfry in a panApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
panderverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
panelverbdecorate with panelsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
panhandleverbbeg by accosting people in the street and asking for moneyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
panicverbcause sudden fear in or fill with sudden panicUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pantverbto breathe noisily, as when one is exhaustedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pant-hootverbcommunicate by hooting and panting, as of primatesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pantomimeverbact out without words but with gestures and bodily movements onlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paperverbcover with wallpaperUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paper over the cracksverbMWEconceal problems, often hastily ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parachuteverbjump from an airplane and descend with a parachuteApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paradeverbmarch in a processionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paragraphverbdivide into paragraphs, as of textApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parallelverbmake or place parallel to somethingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parallel-parkverbpark directly behind another vehicleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paralleliseverbplace parallel to one anotherApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parallelizeverbplace parallel to one anotherApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paralyseverbmake powerless and unable to functionUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paralyzeverbmake powerless and unable to functionUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paraphraseverbrestate information in different words while retaining the original meaningUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parboilverbcook vegetables brieflyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parcelverbmake into a wrapped containerApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parcel outverbMWEadminister or bestow, as in small portionsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parchverbcause to wither or parch from exposure to heatUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pardonverbaccept an excuse forEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pareverbto remove the edges from and cut down to the desired sizeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pare downverbMWEdecrease gradually or bit by bitApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parentverbbring upApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pargetverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parkverbmaneuver a vehicle into a parking spaceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parkourverbto run freely, using the environment to perform acrobatic featsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parlayverbstake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wagerApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parleyverbdiscuss, as between enemiesUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parodyverbmake a spoof of or make fun ofCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
paroleverbrelease a criminal from detention and place him on paroleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parrotverbrepeat mindlesslyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parryverbavoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parseverbanalyze syntactically by assigning a constituent structure to (a sentence)AnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
partverbdiscontinue an association or relationUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
partakeverbhave some of the qualities or attributes of somethingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
partake inverbMWEhave, give, or receive a share ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
parti-colorverbmake motleyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
participateverbTo take part in some activity; be involved.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
particulariseverbbe specific aboutAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
particularizeverbbe specific aboutAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
partitionverbdivide into parts, pieces, or sectionsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
partition offverbMWEdivide into parts, pieces, or sectionsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
partnerverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
partner offverbMWEform a pair or pairsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
partyverbhave or participate in a partyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
passverbpass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain lifeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pass acrossverbMWEmake a passage or journey from one place to anotherUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pass alongverbMWEtransmit informationUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pass aroundverbMWEcause to become widely knownUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pass awayverbMWEpass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain lifeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pass byverbMWEmove pastUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pass judgmentverbMWEform a critical opinion ofEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
pass offverbMWEbe accepted as something or somebody in a false character or identityApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026