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Regard

To keep in view; to behold; to look at; to view; to gaze upon.

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Verb group 6

Construe 84% connected

To apply the rules of syntax to (a sentence or clause) so as to exhibit the structure, arrangement, or connection of, or to discover the sense; to ex…

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Construe 84% connected

To apply the rules of syntax to (a sentence or clause) so as to exhibit the structure, arrangement, or connection of, or to discover the sense; to ex…

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Interpret 84% connected

To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; -- applie…

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Interpret 84% connected

To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; -- applie…

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See 84% connected

A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.

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See 84% connected

A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.

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Manner of action 31

Abstract 76% connected

Withdraw; separate.

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Analyse 76% connected

Alt. of Analyser

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Analyze 76% connected

To subject to analysis; to resolve (anything complex) into its elements; to separate into the constituent parts, for the purpose of an examination of…

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Appreciate 76% connected

To set a price or value on; to estimate justly; to value.

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Call 76% connected

To command or request to come or be present; to summon; as, to call a servant.

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Canvass 76% connected

To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its p…

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Capitalize 76% connected

To convert into capital, or to use as capital.

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Consider 76% connected

To fix the mind on, with a view to a careful examination; to think on with care; to ponder; to study; to meditate on.

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Deem 76% connected

To decide; to judge; to sentence; to condemn.

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Disesteem 76% connected

Want of esteem; low estimation, inclining to dislike; disfavor; disrepute.

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Disrespect 76% connected

Want of respect or reverence; disesteem; incivility; discourtesy.

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Esteem 76% connected

To set a value on; to appreciate the worth of; to estimate; to value; to reckon.

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Examine 76% connected

To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry or inspection o…

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Expect 76% connected

To wait for; to await.

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Favor 76% connected

Kind regard; propitious aspect; countenance; friendly disposition; kindness; good will.

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Favour 76% connected

an inclination to approve; "that style is in favor this season"

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Hold 76% connected

The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

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Idealize 76% connected

To make ideal; to give an ideal form or value to; to attribute ideal characteristics and excellences to; as, to idealize real life.

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Identify 76% connected

To make to be the same; to unite or combine in such a manner as to make one; to treat as being one or having the same purpose or effect; to consider…

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Implicate 76% connected

To infold; to fold together; to interweave.

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Include 76% connected

To confine within; to hold; to contain; to shut up; to inclose; as, the shell of a nut includes the kernel; a pearl is included in a shell.

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Like 76% connected

Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the part…

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Make 76% connected

A companion; a mate; often, a husband or a wife.

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Prise 76% connected

An enterprise.

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Prize 76% connected

That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

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Receive 76% connected

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, or the like; to accept; as, to receive money offered in payment of a debt; to re…

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Reconsider 76% connected

To consider again; as, to reconsider a subject.

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Respect 76% connected

To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.

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Study 76% connected

A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquir…

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Treasure 76% connected

Wealth accumulated; especially, a stock, or store of money in reserve.

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Value 76% connected

The property or aggregate properties of a thing by which it is rendered useful or desirable, or the degree of such property or sum of properties; wor…

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Narrower term 5

Advertence 76% connected

Alt. of Advertency

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Advertency 76% connected

The act of adverting, of the quality of being advertent; attention; notice; regard; heedfulness.

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Estimate 76% connected

To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data, -- either the extrinsic (money), or intrinsic (moral), value; to fix the worth of…

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Estimation 76% connected

The act of estimating.

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Stature 76% connected

The natural height of an animal body; -- generally used of the human body.

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Broader term 27

Affection 76% connected

The act of affecting or acting upon; the state of being affected.

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Affectionateness 76% connected

The quality of being affectionate; fondness; affection.

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Attending 76% connected

of Attend

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Attention 76% connected

The act or state of attending or heeding; the application of the mind to any object of sense, representation, or thought; notice; exclusive or specia…

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Attitude 76% connected

The posture, action, or disposition of a figure or a statue.

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Believe 76% connected

To exercise belief in; to credit upon the authority or testimony of another; to be persuaded of the truth of, upon evidence furnished by reasons, arg…

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Conceive 76% connected

To receive into the womb and begin to breed; to begin the formation of the embryo of.

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Concern 76% connected

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

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Consider 76% connected

To fix the mind on, with a view to a careful examination; to think on with care; to ponder; to study; to meditate on.

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Detail 76% connected

A minute portion; one of the small parts; a particular; an item; -- used chiefly in the plural; as, the details of a scheme or transaction.

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Fondness 76% connected

The quality or state of being fond; foolishness.

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Greeting 76% connected

of Greet

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Heart 76% connected

A hollow, muscular organ, which, by contracting rhythmically, keeps up the circulation of the blood.

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Honor 76% connected

Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect; consideration; reverence; veneration; manifestation of respect or reverence.

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Honour 76% connected

a woman's virtue or chastity

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Item 76% connected

Also; as an additional article.

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Look 76% connected

To direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing something; to direct the eyes toward an object; to observe with the eyes while keeping them directed; --…

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Pertain 76% connected

To belong; to have connection with, or dependence on, something, as an appurtenance, attribute, etc.; to appertain; as, saltness pertains to the ocea…

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Point 76% connected

To appoint.

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Refer 76% connected

To carry or send back.

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Relate 76% connected

To bring back; to restore.

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Salutation 76% connected

The act of saluting, or paying respect or reverence, by the customary words or actions; the act of greeting, or expressing good will or courtesy; als…

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Stare 76% connected

The starling.

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Tenderness 76% connected

The quality or state of being tender (in any sense of the adjective).

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Think 76% connected

To seem or appear; -- used chiefly in the expressions methinketh or methinks, and methought.

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Touch 76% connected

To come in contact with; to hit or strike lightly against; to extend the hand, foot, or the like, so as to reach or rest on.

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Warmness 76% connected

Warmth.

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Consider 74% connected

To fix the mind on, with a view to a careful examination; to think on with care; to ponder; to study; to meditate on.

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Consider 74% connected

To fix the mind on, with a view to a careful examination; to think on with care; to ponder; to study; to meditate on.

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Observe 74% connected

To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or…

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Observe 74% connected

To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or…

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Perspective 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the science of vision; optical.

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Perspective 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the science of vision; optical.

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Prize 74% connected

That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

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Prize 74% connected

That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

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Respect 74% connected

To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.

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Respect 74% connected

To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.

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Thought 74% connected

of Think

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Thought 74% connected

of Think

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View 74% connected

The act of seeing or beholding; sight; look; survey; examination by the eye; inspection.

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View 74% connected

The act of seeing or beholding; sight; look; survey; examination by the eye; inspection.

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Attentive 66% connected

Heedful; intent; observant; regarding with care or attention.

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Attentive 66% connected

Heedful; intent; observant; regarding with care or attention.

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Heedful 66% connected

Full of heed; regarding with care; cautious; circumspect; attentive; vigilant.

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Heedful 66% connected

Full of heed; regarding with care; cautious; circumspect; attentive; vigilant.

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Heedless 66% connected

Without heed or care; inattentive; careless; thoughtless; unobservant.

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Heedless 66% connected

Without heed or care; inattentive; careless; thoughtless; unobservant.

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Thoughtful 66% connected

Full of thought; employed in meditation; contemplative; as, a man of thoughtful mind.

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Thoughtful 66% connected

Full of thought; employed in meditation; contemplative; as, a man of thoughtful mind.

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Synonym 11

Affect 92% connected

To act upon; to produce an effect or change upon.

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Consider 92% connected

To fix the mind on, with a view to a careful examination; to think on with care; to ponder; to study; to meditate on.

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Esteem 92% connected

To set a value on; to appreciate the worth of; to estimate; to value; to reckon.

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Gaze 92% connected

To fixx the eyes in a steady and earnest look; to look with eagerness or curiosity, as in admiration, astonishment, or with studious attention.

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Heed 92% connected

To mind; to regard with care; to take notice of; to attend to; to observe.

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Involve 92% connected

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

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Reckon 92% connected

To count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate.

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Respect 92% connected

To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.

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See 92% connected

A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.

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View 92% connected

The act of seeing or beholding; sight; look; survey; examination by the eye; inspection.

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Wish 92% connected

To have a desire or yearning; to long; to hanker.

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Antonym 2

Disrespect 94% connected

Want of respect or reverence; disesteem; incivility; discourtesy.

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Disrespect 94% connected

Want of respect or reverence; disesteem; incivility; discourtesy.

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