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brazened

/ˈbreɪzənd/ /ˈbreɪznd/

Meanings
verb
To turn a brass color.

Examples :

"The old brass doorknob had brazened over time, taking on a reddish, tarnished hue from years of exposure to the air. "
color appearance

Related Words

Illustration followed

followed verb

/ˈfɒləʊd/ /ˈfɑloʊd/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration embarrassment

embarrassment noun

/ɪmˈbæɹəsmənt/

A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.

"She felt a wave of embarrassment when she realized she had called her teacher "Mom" in front of the whole class. "

Illustration doorknob

doorknob noun

/ˈdɔː.nɒb/ /ˈdɔɹ.nɑb/

A circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door.

"I turned the doorknob and the door opened easily. "

Illustration tarnished

tarnished verb

/ˈtɑɹnɪʃt/

To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

"Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing."

Illustration exposure

exposure noun

/ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/

The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

"Limit your exposure to harsh chemicals.   Get as much exposure to a new language as you can."

Illustration apologizing

apologizing verb

/əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪzɪŋ/ /əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪzɪŋ/

(often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends

"My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."

Illustration offering

offering verb

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

Illustration reddish

reddish adjective

/ˈɹɛdɪʃ/

Somewhat red.

"The sunset tonight was a beautiful reddish color. "

Illustration tripping

tripping verb

/ˈtɹɪpɪŋ/

To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot

"Be careful not to trip on the tree roots."

Illustration generally

generally adverb

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/

Popularly or widely.

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

Illustration spilling

spilling verb

/ˈspɪlɪŋ/ /ˈspɪlɪn/

To drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour.

"I spilled some sticky juice on the kitchen floor."