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Definition of watch, flood, crash, ruin, plot, limit, place, include, criticize, celebrate

 
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Definition of watch (verb)
to look at; to observe closely; to look and wait for

Examples
In George Orwell's novel "1984" the phrase "Big Brother Is Watching You" is the Party's way of showing its control over the citizens of Oceania.

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Definition of flood (verb)
to cover with water

Examples
The room was flooted.

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Definition of crash (verb)
to fall violently; to hit with great force

Examples
The cars crashed together.

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Definition of ruin (verb)
to damage severely; to destroy

Examples
I feel I've ruined everything.

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Definition of plot (verb)
to make secret plans

Examples
Some members of parliament plotted to overthrow the president.

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Definition of limit (verb)
to restrict to a number or amount

Examples
If we limit our expenses even further we can save a lot of money.

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Definition of place (verb)
to put something somewhere

Examples
Good morning, this Frank Ashton of Siemens UK calling, I'd like to place an order with you.

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Definition of include (verb)
to have; to make a part of

Examples
Are you sure that the price includes breakfast?

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Definition of criticize (verb)
to say what is wrong with something or someone; to condemn; to judge

Examples
He was criticized for failing to take responsibility for his actions.

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Definition of celebrate (verb)
to honor a person or event with special activities

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It's much fun to celebrate a big party.

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