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gossiped

/ˈɡɒsɪpt/ /ˈɡɒsɪptɪd/

Meanings
verb
To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.

Examples :

"The students gossiped about the teacher's new haircut during lunch. "
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Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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festivities noun

/fɛˈstɪvətiz/ /fɛˈstɪvɪtiz/

(often pluralized) A festival or similar celebration.

"The town square was filled with music and dancing during the holiday festivities. "

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someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

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

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personal noun

/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/

An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.

"The online personal for finding a book club partner was very popular among students. "

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godparents noun

/ˈɡɒdˌpeərənts/ /ˈɡɑdˌpeərənts/

The person who stood for a child during a naming ceremony or baptism

"Maria chose her sister and her best friend to be her baby's godparents. "

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wonderful adjective

/ˈwʌn.də.fl/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/

Tending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary.

"The sunset tonight was wonderful; its colors were so surprising and extraordinary. "

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business noun

/ˈbɪd.nəs/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

"My uncle owns a small business selling handmade jewelry. "

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carnival noun

/kɑɹnəˈvɑl/

Any of a number of festivals held just before the beginning of Lent.

"Carnival of Brazil"

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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godfather noun

/ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/

A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.

"My friend's godfather promised to help him with his schoolwork. "

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ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "