1)make (someone) feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

"if anything was officially done or said to him, it did not abash him"

1)(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.

"the storm suddenly abated"

1)accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).

"I said I would abide by their decision"

2)be unable to tolerate (someone or something).

"if there is one thing I cannot abide it is a lack of discipline"

1)take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.

"buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat"

2)take up the attention of (someone); interest greatly.

"she sat in an armchair, absorbed in a book"

1)consent to receive (a thing offered).

"he accepted a pen as a present"

2)believe or come to recognize (an opinion, explanation, etc.) as valid or correct.

"this tentative explanation came to be accepted by the group"

1)go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

"the two sisters were to accompany us to New York"

2)be present or occur at the same time as (something else).

"the illness is often accompanied by nausea"

1)suffer from a continuous dull pain.

"my legs ached from the previous day's exercise"

1)join (something) to something else so as to increase the size, number, or amount.

"I've started a petition so if you would like to add your name, email me"

2)put in (an additional element, ingredient, etc.).

"chlorine is added to the water to kill bacteria"

1)give (someone) permission to do something.

"the dissident was allowed to leave the country"

2)give the necessary time or opportunity for.

"he stopped for a moment to allow his eyes to adjust"

1)come into sight; become visible or noticeable, typically without visible agent or apparent cause.

"smoke appeared on the horizon"

2)seem; give the impression of being.

"she appeared not to know what was happening"

1)say something in order to obtain an answer or some information.

"people are always asking questions"

2)request (someone) to do or give something.

"Mary asked her father for money"

1)exist.

"there are no easy answers"

2)occur; take place.

"the exhibition will be in November"

1)used with a present participle to form continuous tenses.

"they are coming"

2)used with a past participle to form the passive mood.

"it was done"

1)begin to be.

"it is becoming clear that we are in a totally new situation"

2)(of clothing) look good on or suit (someone).

"the dress becomes her"

1)start; perform or undergo the first part of (an action or activity).

"it was beginning to snow"

2)not have any chance or likelihood of doing a specified thing.

"circuitry that Karen could not begin to comprehend"

1)accept (something) as true; feel sure of the truth of.

"the superintendent believed Lancaster's story"

2)hold (something) as an opinion; think or suppose.

"I believe we've already met"

1)take or go with (someone or something) to a place.

"she brought Luke home from the hospital"

2)cause (someone or something) to be in a particular state or condition.

"it was an economic policy that would have brought the country to bankruptcy"

1)construct (something) by putting parts or material together.

"the ironworks were built in 1736"

2)make stronger or more intense.

"we built up confidence in our abilities"

1)obtain in exchange for payment.

"he bought me a new dress"

2)accept the truth of.

"I am not prepared to buy the claim that the ends justify the means"

1)be able to.

"they can run fast"

2)be permitted to.

"you can use the phone if you want to"

1)preserve (food) in a can.

"sardines and anchovies are worth the extra money if canned in olive oil"

2)dismiss (someone) from their job.

"he was canned because of a fight over promotion"

1)make (someone or something) different; alter or modify.

"both parties voted against proposals to change the law"

2)replace (something) with something else, especially something of the same kind that is newer or better; substitute one thing for (another).

"she decided to change her name"