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intend

/ɪnˈtɛnd/

Meanings
verb
(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

Examples :

"He intends to go to university."
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superintend verb

/ˌsupərɪnˈtɛnd/ /ˌsupərənˈtɛnd/

To oversee the work of others; to supervise.

"The construction foreman will superintend the building project, ensuring everyone follows the plans. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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fractions noun

/ˈfrækʃənz/

A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.

"Only a small fraction of the students passed the difficult math test. "

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strengthen verb

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

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university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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tightrope noun

/ˈtaɪtroʊp/

A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.

"The tightrope walker performed a daring feat, balancing precariously on the high tightrope above the circus tent. "

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mechanically adverb

/məˈkænɪkli/

In a mechanical manner.

"The student recited the poem mechanically, without any emotion or understanding. "

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artistically adverb

/ɑrˈtɪstɪkli/ /ərˈtɪstɪkli/

In an artistic manner.

"She arranged the flowers artistically in the vase. "

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counterfeit noun

/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/

A non-genuine article; a fake.

"The store owner discovered a counterfeit bill in the customer's payment. "

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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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accomplished verb

/ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃt/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃt/

To finish successfully.

"The student diligently worked on the project and accomplished all the assigned tasks. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"