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buries

/ˈbɛriz/ /ˈbɛriz/

Meanings
verb
To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.

Examples :

"The tribe buries its chiefs with respect and ancient ceremonies. "
ritual religion archaeology culture

Related Words

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ceremonies noun

/ˈsɛɹɪm(ə)niz/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌmoʊniz/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"Graduation ceremonies mark the end of high school and the beginning of a new chapter. "

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prominent adjective

/ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/

Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant

"The mountain's prominent peak was visible from miles away. "

Illustration paperwork

paperwork noun

/ˈpeɪ.pɚ.wɚk/

Routine work involving written documents

"Before the meeting, the teacher had a lot of paperwork to complete, including grading assignments and recording attendance. "

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suppress verb

/səˈpɹɛs/

To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

"Political dissent was brutally suppressed."

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

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respect noun

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

An attitude of consideration or high regard

"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

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imperceptible adjective

/ˌɪmpəˈsɛptɪbəl/ /ˌɪmpɚˈsɛptɪbəl/

Not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed

"We all missed the imperceptible shake of his head as he tried to warn us without being seen."

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covering verb

/ˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

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ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

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conceal verb

/kənˈsiːl/

To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.

"He tried to conceal the truth about his health."

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argument noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

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another pronoun

/æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/

An additional one of the same kind.

"There is one sterling and here is another"