English to English Dictionary

/ɪˈvoʊk/ [evoke]

[verb] To bring or recall to the conscious mind; to elicit or draw forth a response, feeling, or memory.

/ˌɛvəˈluːʃənəri ˈɔrɪdʒɪn ʌv ˈfɒksɪz/ [evolutionary origin of foxes]

[noun] The historical and phylogenetic process by which modern foxes developed and diverged from ancestral canid lineages over millions of years.

/ɪɡˈzæs.ər.beɪt/ [exacerbate]

[verb] To make a bad situation, problem, or negative feeling worse.

/ɪɡˈzækt.nəs/ [exactness]

[noun] The quality or state of being precise, accurate, or strictly correct.

/ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/ [examine]

[verb] To inspect, scrutinize, or investigate someone or something closely and thoroughly in order to determine their nature, condition, or credibility.

/ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/ [exasperated]

[adjective] Intensely irritated, frustrated, or annoyed, especially by someone's persistent actions or a difficult situation.

/ɪkˈsiːdɪd/ [exceeded]

[verb] To be greater in number, size, or intensity than a specified quantity, limit, or expectation.

/ˈɛksəl.ənt ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.ti/ [excellent opportunity]

[noun] An exceptionally favorable, advantageous, or promising set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something successfully.

/ˈɛk.sɜːrpts/ [excerpts]

[noun] Short extracts or selections taken from a film, broadcast, or piece of writing.

/ɪkˈsɛs.ɪv/ [excessive]

[adjective] More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ [exchange]

[verb] To give something and receive something else of a similar kind in return.

/ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtəbəl/ [executable]

[adjective] Able to be put into effect or carried out; capable of being performed or executed.

/ˈɛksərsaɪz ˈpeɪʃəns/ [exercise patience]

[idiom] To consciously practice self-restraint, tolerance, or calm endurance while waiting for something or dealing with a difficult situation.

/ˈɛksərˌsaɪz ˈrɛdʒɪmən/ [exercise regimen]

[noun] A systematic, prescribed plan or schedule of physical activities designed to improve health, fitness, or athletic performance.

/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ [exhausted]

[adjective] Drained of one's physical or mental resources; extremely tired.

/ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃənɪst/ [exhibitionist]

[noun] A person who behaves in an extravagant or conspicuous way in order to attract attention to themselves.

/ˌɛks.ɪˈbɪʃ.ən.ɪsts/ [exhibitionists]

[noun] Plural form of exhibitionist: a person who behaves in a flamboyant, extravagant, or provocative way in order to attract attention to themselves.

/ɪkˈspɛk.tɪŋ/ [expecting]

[adjective] Pregnant; about to give birth.