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re collapse: the syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization

respecting collapse

predisposition collapse: a disposition in advance to react in a particular way; an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way

well-balanced collapse: in an optimal state of balance or equilibrium; "a well-balanced wheel"

compel collapse: force or compel somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form"

attest collapse: authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity; "I attest this signature"; establish or verify the usage of; "This word is not attested until 1993"; provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"

sell short collapse: underestimate the real value or ability of; "Don't sell your students short--they are just shy and don't show off their knowledge"; sell securities or commodities or foreign currency that is not actually owned by the seller, who hopes to cover (buy back) the sold items at a lower price and thus to earn a profit

strike out collapse: set out on a course of action; "He struck out on his own"; put out or be put out by a strikeout; "Oral struck out three batters to close the inning"; make a motion as with one's fist or foot towards an object or away from one's body; be unsuccessful in an endeavor; "The candidate struck out with his health care plan"

accredit collapse: give credit for; "She was not properly credited in the program"; grant credentials to; "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree"; provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials

on the brink collapse

on the verge collapse

rooted collapse: having roots of a specified sort

rebuke collapse: an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"

embark collapse: set out on (an enterprise or subject of study); "she embarked upon a new career"; go on board

nadir collapse: the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected; an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything

underscore collapse: a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter); give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture emphasized her words"

naturally collapse: as might be expected; "naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill"; according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help; "naturally grown flowers"; in a natural or normal manner; "speak naturally and easily"; through inherent nature; "he was naturally lazy"

instigate collapse

betoken collapse

lay hands on collapse: manage with the hands

stead collapse: the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another; "can you go in my stead?"; "took his place"; "in lieu of"

personalize collapse: make personal or more personal; "personalized service"

underline collapse: draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to

rekindle collapse: arouse again; "rekindle hopes"; "rekindle her love"; kindle anew, as of a fire

winnow collapse: the act of separating grain from chaff; "the winnowing was done by women"; blow away or off with a current of air; "winnow chaff"; separate the chaff from by using air currents; "She stood there winnowing chaff all day in the field"; blow on; "The wind was winnowing her hair"; "the wind winnowed the grass"

signalize collapse: make conspicuous or noteworthy; point out carefully and clearly; provide with traffic signals; "signalize a busy intersection"

anatomize collapse: analyze down to the smallest detail; "This writer anatomized the depth of human behavior"; dissect in order to analyze; "anatomize the bodies of the victims of this strange disease"

come down on collapse

teeth collapse

serve collapse: (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; "his powerful serves won the game"; put the ball into play; "It was Agassi's turn to serve"; do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function; "He served as head of the department for three years"; "She served in Congress for two terms"; provide (usually but not necessarily food); "We serve meals for the homeless"; "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M."; "The entertainers served up a lively show"; help to some food; help with food or drink; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"; mate with; "male animals serve the females for breeding purposes"; deliver a warrant or summons to someone; "He was processed by the sheriff"; do military service; "She served in Vietnam"; "My sons never served, because they are short-sighted"; work for or be a servant to; "May I serve you?"; "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"; "Can you wait on our table, please?"; "Is a salesperson assisting you?"; "The minister served the King for many years"; devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas; "She served the art of music"; "He served the church"; "serve the country"; contribute or conduce to; "The scandal served to increase his popularity"; promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to; "Art serves commerce"; "Their interests are served"; "The lake serves recreation"; "The President's wisdom has served the country well"; serve a purpose, role, or function; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk"; spend time in prison or in a labor camp; "He did six years for embezzlement"

play down collapse

thence collapse: from that place or from there; "proceeded thence directly to college"; "flew to Helsinki and thence to Moscow"; "roads that lead therefrom"; from that circumstance or source; "atomic formulas and all compounds thence constructible"- W.V.Quine; "a natural conclusion follows thence"; "public interest and a policy deriving therefrom"; "typhus fever results therefrom"

endeavor collapse: attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy"

stamp out collapse: end or extinguish by forceful means; "Stamp out poverty!"

sermonize collapse: speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements; "This man always sermonizes"

rundown collapse

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