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Verb

To call or direct attention to something

touch
To cause or permit a part of the body, especially the hand or fingers, to come in contact with so as to feel:
To bring something into light contact with:
To bring (one thing) into light contact with something else:

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1. To cause or permit a part of the body, especially the hand or fingers, to come in contact with so as to feel:
2. To bring something into light contact with:
3. To bring (one thing) into light contact with something else:
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refer
To direct to a source for help or information:
To submit (a matter in dispute) to an authority for arbitration, decision, or examination.
To direct the attention of:

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1. To direct to a source for help or information:
2. To submit (a matter in dispute) to an authority for arbitration, decision, or examination.
3. To direct the attention of:
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point out
(idiomatic) To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.
(figuratively, idiomatic) To tell, remind, indicate.

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1. (idiomatic) To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.
2. (figuratively, idiomatic) To tell, remind, indicate.
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point
A sharp or tapered end:
An object having a sharp or tapered end:
A tapering extension of land projecting into water; a peninsula, cape, or promontory.

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1. A sharp or tapered end:
2. An object having a sharp or tapered end:
3. A tapering extension of land projecting into water; a peninsula, cape, or promontory.
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bring up
Used other than as an idiom: To bring from a lower position to a higher position..
To mention.
To raise (children).

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1. Used other than as an idiom: To bring from a lower position to a higher position..
2. To mention.
3. To raise (children).
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advert
To turn attention. Used with to :
To call attention; refer. Used with to :

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1. To turn attention. Used with to :
2. To call attention; refer. Used with to :
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words

To refer to by name

specify
To state explicitly or in detail:
To include in a specification.
To determine or bring about (a specific result):

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1. To state explicitly or in detail:
2. To include in a specification.
3. To determine or bring about (a specific result):
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.name
A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.
A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly:
Representation or repute, as opposed to reality:

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1. A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.
2. A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly:
3. Representation or repute, as opposed to reality:
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instance
An example that is cited to prove or invalidate a contention or illustrate a point.
A case or an occurrence:
A step in a process or series of events:

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1. An example that is cited to prove or invalidate a contention or illustrate a point.
2. A case or an occurrence:
3. A step in a process or series of events:
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cite
To quote or refer to (a book or author, for example) as an authority or example in making an argument.
To refer to (a previous court decision or other legal precedent), as when arguing a case.
To mention or bring forward as support, illustration, or proof:

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1. To quote or refer to (a book or author, for example) as an authority or example in making an argument.
2. To refer to (a previous court decision or other legal precedent), as when arguing a case.
3. To mention or bring forward as support, illustration, or proof:
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specific

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Noun

specifying
Present participle of specify.

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1. Present participle of specify.
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naming
Associated with the process of giving a name to a person or thing.
A ritual or ceremony in which a name is given to a person.
The process of giving names to things.

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1. Associated with the process of giving a name to a person or thing.
2. A ritual or ceremony in which a name is given to a person.
3. The process of giving names to things.
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notice
The act of noting or observing; perception or attention:
Respectful attention or consideration:
A written or printed announcement:

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1. The act of noting or observing; perception or attention:
2. Respectful attention or consideration:
3. A written or printed announcement:
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remark

allusion

Verb

throw out
Alternative form of throw-out.
(idiomatic) To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away.
(idiomatic) To dismiss or expel someone from any longer performing duty or attending somewhere.

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1. Alternative form of throw-out.
2. (idiomatic) To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away.
3. (idiomatic) To dismiss or expel someone from any longer performing duty or attending somewhere.
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speak of
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point at
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point to
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point out
(idiomatic) To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.
(figuratively, idiomatic) To tell, remind, indicate.

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1. (idiomatic) To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.
2. (figuratively, idiomatic) To tell, remind, indicate.
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make-known
to announce some information generally.
to disclose a secret.

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1. to announce some information generally.
2. to disclose a secret.
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suggest
To offer for consideration or action; propose:
To express or say indirectly:
To make evident indirectly; intimate or imply:

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1. To offer for consideration or action; propose:
2. To express or say indirectly:
3. To make evident indirectly; intimate or imply:
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communicate
To convey information about; make known; impart:
To reveal clearly; manifest:
To spread (a disease, for example) to others; transmit:

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1. To convey information about; make known; impart:
2. To reveal clearly; manifest:
3. To spread (a disease, for example) to others; transmit:
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notify
To give notice to; inform:
To give notice of; make known.

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1. To give notice to; inform:
2. To give notice of; make known.
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intimate
Characterized by close personal acquaintance or familiarity:
Relating to or indicative of one's deepest nature:
Essential; innermost:

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1. Characterized by close personal acquaintance or familiarity:
2. Relating to or indicative of one's deepest nature:
3. Essential; innermost:
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infer
To conclude from evidence or by reasoning:
To involve by logical necessity; entail:
To indicate indirectly; imply.

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1. To conclude from evidence or by reasoning:
2. To involve by logical necessity; entail:
3. To indicate indirectly; imply.
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acquaint with
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instance
An example that is cited to prove or invalidate a contention or illustrate a point.
A case or an occurrence:
A step in a process or series of events:

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1. An example that is cited to prove or invalidate a contention or illustrate a point.
2. A case or an occurrence:
3. A step in a process or series of events:
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touch on
(idiomatic) to briefly mention.

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1. (idiomatic) to briefly mention.
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discuss
To speak with another or others about; talk over:
To examine or consider (a subject) in speech or writing:
To speak with another or others about something:

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1. To speak with another or others about; talk over:
2. To examine or consider (a subject) in speech or writing:
3. To speak with another or others about something:
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refer to
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quote
To repeat or copy (words from a source such as a book), usually with acknowledgment of the source:
To repeat or copy the words of (a person or a book or other source):
To cite or refer to for illustration or proof:

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1. To repeat or copy (words from a source such as a book), usually with acknowledgment of the source:
2. To repeat or copy the words of (a person or a book or other source):
3. To cite or refer to for illustration or proof:
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declare
To make known formally or officially; proclaim:
To state emphatically or authoritatively; affirm:
To reveal or make manifest; show:

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1. To make known formally or officially; proclaim:
2. To state emphatically or authoritatively; affirm:
3. To reveal or make manifest; show:
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state
A condition or mode of being, as with regard to circumstances:
A condition of being in a stage or form, as of structure, growth, or development:
A mental or emotional condition:

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1. A condition or mode of being, as with regard to circumstances:
2. A condition of being in a stage or form, as of structure, growth, or development:
3. A mental or emotional condition:
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introduce
To present (someone) by name to another in order to establish an acquaintance.
To present (a performer, for example) to the public for the first time.
To make preliminary remarks about; preface:

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1. To present (someone) by name to another in order to establish an acquaintance.
2. To present (a performer, for example) to the public for the first time.
3. To make preliminary remarks about; preface:
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adduce
To cite as an example or means of proof in an argument.

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1. To cite as an example or means of proof in an argument.
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cite
To quote or refer to (a book or author, for example) as an authority or example in making an argument.
To refer to (a previous court decision or other legal precedent), as when arguing a case.
To mention or bring forward as support, illustration, or proof:

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1. To quote or refer to (a book or author, for example) as an authority or example in making an argument.
2. To refer to (a previous court decision or other legal precedent), as when arguing a case.
3. To mention or bring forward as support, illustration, or proof:
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specify
To state explicitly or in detail:
To include in a specification.
To determine or bring about (a specific result):

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1. To state explicitly or in detail:
2. To include in a specification.
3. To determine or bring about (a specific result):
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notice
The act of noting or observing; perception or attention:
Respectful attention or consideration:
A written or printed announcement:

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1. The act of noting or observing; perception or attention:
2. Respectful attention or consideration:
3. A written or printed announcement:
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See also:

.name

designate

consider

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Idioms:

make mention of

not-to-mention

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