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ruled

/ɹuːld/

Meanings
verb
To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.

Examples :

"The principal ruled that students could wear hats on Fridays. "
government politics royal state

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Illustration architect

architect noun

/ˈɑːkɪtɛkt/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt/

A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.

"Plato made the causes of things to be matter, ideas, and an efficient architect."

Illustration pollution

pollution noun

/pəˈl(j)uːʃn̩/

The desecration of something holy or sacred; defilement, profanation.

"The noisy construction outside the church was a pollution of the peaceful atmosphere, distracting everyone from the service. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration regulate

regulate verb

/ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/

To dictate policy.

"The school board will regulate the dress code for students next year. "

Illustration universal

universal noun

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/ /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/

A characteristic or property that particular things have in common.

"The universal need for sleep is a characteristic shared by all people. "

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celebrating verb

/ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɛləˌbreɪtɪŋ/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

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incorporate verb

/ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.eɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚeɪt/

To include (something) as a part.

"The design of his house incorporates a spiral staircase."

Illustration championship

championship noun

/ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/

A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.

"The school's basketball team won the championship this year. "

Illustration responsible

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

Illustration establish

establish verb

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/

To make stable or firm; to confirm.

"The new teacher worked hard to establish a routine in her classroom. "

Illustration principal

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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decisions noun

/dɪˈsɪʒənz/ /dɪˈsɪʒnz/

The act of deciding.

""The team's success depends on making good decisions." "