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carried

/ˈkærid/ /ˈkerid/

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To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

Examples :

"The student carried her heavy backpack to class. "

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To transfer from one place (such as a country, book, or column) to another.

Examples :

"to carry an account to the ledger"

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To convey by extension or continuance; to extend.

Examples :

"The builders are going to carry the chimney through the roof. They would have carried the road ten miles further, but ran out of materials."

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To move; to convey using force

Examples :

"The delivery worker carried the heavy boxes into the building. "

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To lead or guide.

Examples :

"The experienced teacher carried her students through the difficult math lesson. "

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To stock or supply (something); to have in store.

Examples :

"The small bookstore carried a wide selection of greeting cards for every occasion. "

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To adopt (something); take (something) over.

Examples :

"The new manager carried the successful marketing strategy of her predecessor. "

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To adopt or resolve on, especially in a deliberative assembly

Examples :

"The court carries that motion."

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In an addition, to transfer the quantity in excess of what is countable in the units in a column to the column immediately to the left in order to be added there.

Examples :

"Five and nine are fourteen; carry the one to the tens place."

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To have, hold, possess or maintain (something).

Examples :

"Always carry sufficient insurance to protect against a loss."

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To be transmitted; to travel.

Examples :

"The sound of the bells carried for miles on the wind."

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To insult, to diss.

Examples :

"He carried her during the debate by saying her ideas were childish and unrealistic. "

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To capture a ship by coming alongside and boarding.

Examples :

"The pirates carried the merchant ship after a fierce battle, seizing its cargo and crew. "

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To transport (the ball) whilst maintaining possession.

Examples :

"The running back carried the ball across the goal line, securing the touchdown. "

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To have on one's person.

Examples :

"she always carries a purse; marsupials carry their young in a pouch"

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To be pregnant (with).

Examples :

"The mother carried twins. "

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To have propulsive power; to propel.

Examples :

"A gun or mortar carries well."

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To hold the head; said of a horse.

Examples :

"to carry well, i.e. to hold the head high, with arching neck"

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To have earth or frost stick to the feet when running, as a hare.

Examples :

"The hare, running across the muddy field, carried clumps of soil on its paws. "

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To bear or uphold successfully through conflict, for example a leader or principle

Examples :

"The teacher carried the principle of fairness throughout the grading process, ensuring all students were evaluated equally. "

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To succeed in (e.g. a contest); to succeed in; to win.

Examples :

"The Tories carried the election."

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To get possession of by force; to capture.

Examples :

"The soldiers carried the enemy fortress after a long battle. "

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To contain; to comprise; have a particular aspect; to show or exhibit

Examples :

"The report carried details of the company's annual profits. "

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To bear (oneself); to behave or conduct.

Examples :

"Despite the disappointing news, she carried herself with dignity and grace. "

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To bear the charges or burden of holding or having, as stocks, merchandise, etc., from one time to another.

Examples :

"A merchant is carrying a large stock; a farm carries a mortgage; a broker carries stock for a customer; to carry a life insurance."

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To have a weapon on one's person; to be armed.

Examples :

"The security guard carried a gun. "

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To be disproportionately responsible for a team's success.

Examples :

"He absolutely carried the game, to the point of killing the entire enemy team by himself."

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