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donate
Verb /də(ʊ)ˈneɪt/
give (money or goods) for a good cause, for example to a charity
Synonyms: give, give a donation of, make a donation of, make a gift of, contribute, make a contribution of
Antonyms: keep, receive
a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity
charity
Noun /ˈtʃarɪti/
an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need
Synonyms: non-profit-making organization, non-profit organization, not-for-profit organization, voluntary organization, charitable institution, financial assistance
Antonyms: selfishness, meanness
the charity provides practical help for homeless people
surround
Verb /səˈraʊnd/
be all round (someone or something)
Synonyms: encircle, enclose, encompass, ring, gird, girdle
the hotel is surrounded by its own gardens
amend
Verb /əˈmɛnd/
make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances
Synonyms: revise, alter, change, modify, qualify, adapt
the rule was amended to apply only to non-members
improve
Verb /ɪmˈpruːv/
make or become better
Synonyms: make better, better, ameliorate, upgrade, refine, enhance
Antonyms: worsen, impair, deteriorate, become ill
efforts to improve relations between the countries
deficient
Adjective /dɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient
Synonyms: lacking, wanting, defective, inadequate, insufficient, limited
Antonyms: excessive, perfect
this diet is deficient in vitamin B
consider
Verb /kənˈsɪdə/
think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision
Synonyms: think about, contemplate, give thought to, reflect on, examine, appraise
Antonyms: ignore
each application is considered on its merits
deceive
Verb /dɪˈsiːv/
deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain
Synonyms: swindle, defraud, cheat, trick, hoodwink, hoax
I didn't intend to deceive people into thinking it was French champagne
assured
Adjective /əˈʃʊəd/
confident
Synonyms: self-confident, confident, self-assured, sure of oneself, positive, assertive
Antonyms: doubtful, nervous, uncertain
an extremely assured performance
threaten
Verb /ˈθrɛt(ə)n/
state one's intention to take hostile action against (someone) in retribution for something done or not done
Synonyms: menace, intimidate, browbeat, bully, cow, pressurize
how dare you threaten me?
trench
Noun /trɛn(t)ʃ/
a long, narrow ditch
Synonyms: ditch, channel, trough, excavation, pit, furrow
dig a trench around the perimeter of the fire
veto
Noun /ˈviːtəʊ/
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a lawmaking body
Synonyms: rejection, vetoing, dismissal, denial, declination, turndown
Antonyms: approval, OK
neither state was given a veto over amendments to the Act
channel
Noun /ˈtʃan(ə)l/
a length of water wider than a strait, joining two larger areas of water, especially two seas.
Synonyms: strait, straits, sound, neck, arm, narrows
they didn't apply through the proper channels
warp
Verb /wɔːp/
make or become bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of the effects of heat or damp
Synonyms: buckle, twist, bend, distort, deform, misshape
Antonyms: straighten, keep shape
moisture had warped the box
soiled
Adjective /sɔɪld/
dirty; stained
Synonyms:tainted, unclean
a soiled T-shirt
misplace
Verb /mɪsˈpleɪs/
put (an object) in the wrong place and so lose it temporarily
Synonyms: lose, mislay, put in the wrong place, lose track of, miss, drop
Antonyms: find, keep
I'm sure the jewellery has just been misplaced, and not stolen
debate
Noun /dɪˈbeɪt/
a formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward and which usually ends with a vote
Synonyms: discussion, exchange of views, discourse, parley
last night's debate on the Education Bill
conclude
Verb /kənˈkluːd/
bring or come to an end
Synonyms: finish, end, come to an end, draw to a close, wind up, be over
Antonyms: start, begin, commence, open
they conclude their study with these words
loose
Adjective /luːs/
not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached
Synonyms: not fixed in place, not secure, insecure, unsecured, unattached, untied
Antonyms: secure, tight, literal, narrow
a loose tooth
lose
Verb /luːz/
be deprived of or cease to have or retain (something)
Synonyms: mislay, misplace, be unable to find, be deprived of, suffer the loss of, no longer have
Antonyms: find, regain
I've lost my appetite