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doves

/dʌvz/

Meanings
noun
A pigeon, especially one smaller in size; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.

Examples :

"The children released white doves at the wedding ceremony, symbolizing peace and love. "
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Related Words

Illustration endearment

endearment noun

/ɪnˈdɪrmənt/ /ɛnˈdɪrmənt/

The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.

"The father used the endearment "sweetheart" when talking to his young daughter. "

Illustration compromise

compromise noun

/ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/

The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

"The compromise on the school project was reached when each student agreed to contribute their strengths to the final presentation. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration atmosphere

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

Illustration arbitrarily

arbitrarily adverb

/ˌɑːrbɪˈtrɛrɪli/ /ˌɑːrbəˈtrɛrɪli/

In an arbitrary manner.

"The winner was chosen arbitrarily."

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symbolizing verb

/ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈsɪmˌboʊlaɪzɪŋ/

To be symbolic of; to represent.

"The dove is often seen symbolizing peace. "

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children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

Illustration favouring

favouring verb

/ˈfeɪvərɪŋ/ /ˈfeɪvərɪŋɡ/

To look upon fondly; to prefer.

"My mom is favouring the bakery downtown for its delicious croissants. "

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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released verb

/ɹɪˈliːst/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

Illustration conciliation

conciliation noun

/kənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/ /kənˌsɪliˈeɪʃn/

The process of bringing peace and harmony; the ending of strife.

"After weeks of arguing, the siblings finally achieved conciliation through a heartfelt apology and a promise to share their toys fairly. "

Illustration negotiation

negotiation noun

/nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/

The process of achieving agreement through discussion.

"The negotiation between the students and the teacher resulted in a later homework deadline. "