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sisterly

/ˈsɪstəli/

Meanings
adjective
Of or characteristic of sisters.

Examples :

"Maria offered her friend a sisterly hug and comforting words after she failed her test. "
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comforting verb

/ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/ /ˈkʌmfərtɪn/

To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.

"Rob comforted Aaron because he was lost and very sad."

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comforted verb

/ˈkʌmfərtɪd/ /ˈkʌmfərtəd/

To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.

"Rob comforted Aaron because he was lost and very sad."

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friend noun

/fɹɛnd/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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sisters noun

/ˈsɪstəz/ /ˈsɪs.tɚz/

A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

"My sister is always driving me crazy."

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offering verb

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

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offered verb

/ˈɑfɚd/ /ˈɒfəd/ /ˈɔfɚd/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

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listening verb

/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

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characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

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problems noun

/ˈpɹɒbləmz/ /ˈpɹɑbləmz/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

""Many students have problems understanding fractions." "

Illustration failed

failed verb

/feɪld/

To be unsuccessful.

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

Illustration patiently

patiently adverb

/ˈpeɪʃəntli/

In a patient manner.

"My younger brother patiently waited for his turn to play video games. "

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behaving verb

/bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/ /beɪˈheɪvɪŋ/

To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.

"You need to behave yourself, young lady."