emphatic(em FA tik) adj. 1. expressed or done with force of expression or
stress; 2. using emphasis (stressing) while speaking or expressing oneself; 3. very
striking; forcible; definite
- George was emphaticin his dislike for broccoli.
- When scheduling the students versus teachers basketball game, Mr. Hilson
was emphaticthat it would be played come rain or shine. - At Waterloo, Napoleon received an emphaticdefeat.
[-ally adv.]
emulate*(EM yoo LAYT) vt.1. to try to equal or surpass, often by copying;
- to imitate (a person one admires); 3. to rival in success
- Jason learned to do plumbing and wiring by attempting to emulatewhat he
had seen his dad do. - Many successful comedians emulatethe timing of the late Jack Benny.
- Some companies have become very successful by emulatingothers.
[-d, emulating]
encompass*(en KAHM pis) vt.1. to close in all around; surround; encircle;
- to contain; include; 3. to bring about; achieve
- The Galley restaurant was completely encompassedby the boat basin.
- The resident pass program encompassesour efforts to deal with the parking
problem around the college. - The new athletic complex, when completed, will encompassthe complete
revitalization of the neighborhood.
[-ed, -ing]
encourage(in KOER ij) vt.1. to give braveness, hope, or confidence; to
embolden; hearten; 2. to give support to; to be favorable to; to foster; to help - When Ian first put on ice skates, everyone tried to encouragehim—not an
easy task because he spent as much time on his belly as on his feet. - All voters should encouragetheir senators and representatives to support
legislation to improve the environment.
[-d, encouraging, -ment n.]
endorse(in DAWRS) vt.1. to sign one’s name on the back of a check;
- to write a note, title, etc. on a document; 3. to give approval to; support;
sanction
- One must endorsea check before it can be cashed.
- Jack’s teacher endorsedhis essay with remarks in red ink.
- It is with great pleasure that I endorsethat great American icon, Mickey
Mouse, for president of the United States.
[-d, endorsing, -ment n.] [Syn. approve]
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