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What is Dignity?
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What does dignity mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video. Dignity
/ˈdig-nə-tē/
Dignity is being worthy of honor and respect. The synonyms are nobility and modesty but not unimportance and worthlessness.Word Background
Imagine you’re playing a game, and even though you lose, you shake hands with the winner and say “Good game.” That’s showing dignity.
Dignity is about respecting yourself and others. It’s about being kind, honest, and fair. It’s also about standing up for what you believe in, even when it’s hard. When you act with dignity, you show that you value yourself and others.
People with dignity are often admired and respected. They are seen as strong, confident, and honorable. By treating others with dignity, we can create a more peaceful and harmonious world.
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Although she had lost the tennis match, Emma showed dignity in her defeat.
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What is Foliage?
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What does foliage mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video. Foliage
/ˈfō-lē-ij/
Foliage is plants and leaves collectively. It just means greenness and not bareness.Word Background
Imagine a beautiful forest, filled with tall trees and lush green plants. All those leaves and branches together are called foliage.
Foliage refers to the leaves, branches, and stems of plants. It’s the leafy part of trees and bushes that we see. Foliage can be different colors, shapes, and sizes, depending on the type of plant.
In autumn, many trees have colorful foliage, with leaves turning red, yellow, and orange. This beautiful display of color is often called fall foliage.
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In the rainforest, the dense foliage blocks a majority of the sunlight from reaching the plants on the ground.
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What is Accommodate?
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What does accommodate mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video. Accommodate
/ə-ˈkä-mə-ˌdāt/
Accommodate is to make room for or to adapt oneself. It doesn’t mean to disarrange, to hinder, or to disrupt.Word Background
Imagine you have a friend who is coming to visit. You want to make sure they feel comfortable and welcome, so you offer to let them stay at your house. You’re accommodating their needs.
“Accommodate” means to make room for someone or something. It’s like providing a place to stay, or adjusting to someone else’s needs or wishes. For example, a restaurant might accommodate large groups by setting up long tables. Or, a hotel might accommodate guests with special needs by providing wheelchair ramps.
Being accommodating means being helpful and flexible, and willing to adjust to other people’s needs. It’s like being a good host and making sure everyone feels comfortable and welcome.
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The swimming pool can accommodate only 20 people.
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What is Ascend?
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What does ascend mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video. Ascend
/ə-ˈsend/
Ascend to go up or climb. The antonyms are to fall or decline.Word Background
Imagine climbing a mountain. As you climb higher and higher, you’re ascending.
“Ascend” means to go up or climb higher. It’s like moving from a lower level to a higher level. For example, a hot air balloon ascends into the sky, or a person can ascend the stairs to the top floor of a building.
You can also use “ascend” to talk about becoming more successful or important. For example, a musician might ascend to fame, or a politician might ascend to a higher position in government.
Example Sentence
The kite will ascend higher and higher into the sky.
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What is Beckon?
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What does beckon mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video. Beckon
/ˈbe-kᵊn/
A beckon is a gesture, a signal, and to invite. It doesn’t mean to dismiss or to discourage.Word Background
Imagine you’re at a party and your friend is waving at you from across the room. They’re beckoning you to come over.
“Beckon” means to signal someone to come closer using a gesture or a look. It’s like inviting someone to join you, often with a wave of the hand or a nod of the head.
For example, a teacher might beckon a student to come to the front of the class to answer a question. Or, a waiter might beckon a customer to their table to take their order. Beckoning is a way of communicating without words, just by using a gesture.
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She beckoned me over by waving her hand.
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What is Abridge?
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What does abridge mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video. Abridge
/ə-ˈbrij/
Abridge is to shorten a piece of its writing. But not to lose its meaning. It does not mean to lengthen or expand.Word Background
Imagine you have a long story to tell, but you want to make it shorter. You can abridge the story by leaving out some of the details.
“Abridge” means to shorten something, usually a piece of writing, by leaving out parts of it. It’s like condensing a long story into a shorter summary. For example, you can abridge a book into a shorter version or a long speech into a brief summary.
When you abridge something, you try to keep the main points and ideas, but you remove unnecessary details. This can be helpful when you want to quickly communicate the most important information.
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The teacher asked you to abridge this paragraph to make it shorter.
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