Advanced English (2) • VERBS • 'E'

verb [T ] C2 formal • synonyms: worsen, intensify, aggravate, compound • exacerbate a problem/situation/symptom; greatly/severely exacerbate; exacerbate tensions/conflicts • freq in AmE: 7/10

to make a problem, situation, or feeling worse; to intensify something negative

verb [T ] C2 • synonyms: lure, tempt, attract • entice someone with something; entice someone to (do) something; entice someone into something • entice customers/investors/viewers; entice action/purchase/interest • freq in AmE: 5/10

to attract or tempt someone by offering pleasure or advantage; to lure or persuade with something appealing

collocation with entice verb [T ] C2 • synonyms: lure, tempt, seduce • entice sb with sth; entice sb by offering sth; entice sb through sth • entice customers/investors/viewers with luxury/promises/deals • freq in AmE: 5/10

to attract or tempt a person by offering something appealing, desirable, or advantageous

collocation with entice verb [T ] C2 • synonyms: lure, tempt, motivate • entice someone to (do) sth; entice someone into doing something; entice someone toward something • entice customers/investors/users to buy/upgrade/act/engage • freq in AmE: 5/10

to attract or persuade someone to take a specific action by offering something appealing or desirable

collocation with entice verb [T ] C2 • synonyms: lure, seduce, coax • entice someone into doing something; entice someone into a situation/state • entice customers/users into buying/joining/participating • freq in AmE: 5/10

to tempt or lure someone into a situation, activity, or state — often one they might not have entered without external persuasion

verb [T + adv/prep ] C1 formal/responsibility • synonyms: assign, delegate, trust • entrust A to B = entrust B with A; entrust someone to do something • be entrusted with a task/responsibility • freq in AmE: 6/10

to give someone the responsibility for something important or valuable, often implying trust and confidence in their ability or integrity

collocation with entrust verb [T ] C1 formal/responsibility • synonyms: delegate, assign, hand over • entrust A to B = entrust B with A; entrust someone to do something • entrust keys/documents/tasks to someone; carefully entrusted • freq in AmE: 6/10

to give someone responsibility for something important, valuable, or sensitive — implying trust in their ability or integrity

collocation with entrust verb [T ] C1 formal • entrust A to B = entrust B with A; entrust someone to do something • be entrusted with a task/responsibility; entrust a person with duties/secrets • freq in AmE: 6/10

to give someone responsibility for something important or valuable — emphasizing the person’s role and the trust placed in them

collocation with entrust verb [T ] C1 formal • synonyms: assign, authorize, delegate • entrust A to B = entrust B with A; entrust someone to do something • be entrusted to carry out/handle/lead; entrust a person to complete a task • freq in AmE: 5/10

to give someone the responsibility or authority to carry out a specific task or action — implying trust in their ability to perform it

verb [T ] C1 formal • synonyms: include, span, embrace • encompass a range/spectrum/goal; encompass ideas/values/domains • freq in AmE: 7/10

to include comprehensively or surround entirely; to contain or cover a wide range of elements, aspects, or areas

verb [T ] C2 formal • synonyms: adopt, embrace, align with, commit to • espouse values/ideas/philosophy • freq in AmE: 5/10

to adopt, support, or commit to a belief, cause, or philosophy; metaphorically, to unite oneself with an idea or principle

verb [T ] C2 formal • synonyms: urge, call on, implore, advocate • exhort someone to act/change; exhort with passion/moral force • freq in AmE: 5/10

to strongly urge, encourage, or call on someone to do something — often with passionate intensity, moral conviction, or persuasive force