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To hold or engage the attention of

To fill or take up (a space or time)

To inhabit or reside in a place, dwelling or building

To take control or possession of something or a place

To invade a place or land in order to take control of it

To hold or have, typically a role, position, title or job

To stay or rent accommodation at a place

To spend or use up (a period of time)

To provide (a place) with a group of troops

To worry or vex

To use, empty or drain completely

To rule or have power over

To satisfy or fulfill (a want, requirement, or need)

To provide with sufficient people for operation or defense

To fill, pack or crowd into a place in great numbers

To apply to a task or purpose

To receive, especially in return for effort

To possess or be responsible for

To publicly demonstrate strong objection to an official policy or course of action

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Verb

To hold or engage the attention of

hold your attention

hold the attention of

be concerned with

hold spellbound

throw yourself into

give pleasure to

lose oneself in

put under a spell

absorb yourself in

take control of

tickle your fancy

arouse curiosity

be of interest to

engross oneself

grab the attention of

involve oneself in

involve oneself

arouse the curiosity of

engage someone's attention

be a source of fascination to

be attractive to

capture your imagination

light someone's fire

float someone's boat

be interesting to

engage one's attention

whet one's appetite

tickle to death

tickle the fancy of

catch the eye of

become an obsession with

take up all of someone's time

take up someone's whole attention

eat sleep and breathe

get one's jollies

be ever present

interest greatly

take your breath away

make a hit with

whet the appetite of

sweep someone off their feet

send into raptures

make your mouth water

leave speechless

turn someone on

give someone a kick

rivet the attention of

be unable to take one's eyes off

cast a spell on

send into transports

get under your skin

have an impact on

fill with delight

turn one's head

sweep sombeody off his/her feet

give someone a charge

do one's heart good

give great pleasure to

whet someone's appetite

take someone's fancy

sweep you off your feet

exert a pull on

exert influence on

get someone going

give someone a thrill

do it for someone

turn someone's head

dangle a carrot in front of

keep someone hanging on

do someone's heart good

give someone pleasure

warm the cockles of the heart

make someone feel good

get one's kicks

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“These are the kind of pointless questions that occupy the mind when you have nothing better to do.”

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To fill or take up (a space or time)

“The Federation and its departments occupy most of the building, but there is still room for the seven International and National unions that make their headquarters here.”

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To inhabit or reside in a place, dwelling or building

“Rental rules in NYC are very complex and made to protect renters who occupy the apartment.”

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To take control or possession of something or a place

take control of

take possession of

take possession

gain control of

get your hands on

help oneself to

possess oneself of

moonlight requisition

arrogate to oneself

stake a claim to

get one's fingers on

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“If two species attempt to occupy the same niche, one species will be better at competing for limited resources and will eventually exclude the other species.”

Verb

To invade a place or land in order to take control of it

begin hostilities

begin an assault

take the offensive

fire a broadside at

rake with gunfire

take somebody or something by storm

rain destruction

make inroads on

swoop down upon

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“Military forces were attempting to occupy the city and were involved in a major tank battle on the western side.”

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To hold or have, typically a role, position, title or job

“One-third of the 57 respondents occupy the position of CEO or president, and the rest are vice-presidents or managers.”

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To stay or rent accommodation at a place

be domiciled in

take up residence

be a resident of

have one's home

have as your home

have one's residence

have your home in

establish oneself

make one's home

set up housekeeping

have one's domicile

have taken up residence in

hang one's hat in

have established oneself in

spend the night

be accommodated

make one's home in

take up residence in

be established in

be an inhabitant of

establish yourself

spend some time

ensconce yourself

break one's journey

become domiciled in

set up housekeeping in

put down roots in

hang up one's hat

be ensconced in

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To spend or use up (a period of time)

do nothing much

bat back and forth

lay on one's oars

sit back and do nothing

rest on your oars

kick your heels

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To provide (a place) with a group of troops

supply with troops

stand guard over

afford protection to

cover all bases

make invulnerable

take under one's wing

make the rounds

provide protection for

safeguard against

protect against

assure the safety of

be responsible for

defend oneself against

be in charge of

keep at arm's length

keep a lookout over

take someone under your wing

keep in good condition

wrap up in cotton wool

take out insurance

guard in transit

make impregnable

take out insurance cover

perform sentry duty

provide sanctuary

keep the peace in

keep guard over

maintain law and order in

make the rounds of

be the defender of

perform sentry duty on

keep a vigil on

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To worry or vex

make someone scratch their head

occupy thoughts

prey on your mind

do someone's head in

throw off balance

put someone off their stroke

cause anxiety to

give a hard time

make uncomfortable

set someone back on their heels

send over the edge

pull the rug from under

pull the rug out from under

give someone grief

weigh heavily on one's mind

mess with someone's head

be a great weight on

arouse anxiety in

make it tough for

cause anguish to

be on one's case

cause suffering to

weigh heavily on someone's mind

be a weight on someone's mind

cause to be at a stand

catch off balance

be all Greek to

put the wind up

fill with consternation

throw into a tizzy

drive up the wall

be on your back

get on your nerves

get in your hair

weigh heavily on

drive round the bend

rub up the wrong way

cause trouble to

give a bad time

throw into a tizz

bend someone's ear

put into a flap

drive round the twist

get on your wick

give someone the hump

make someone see red

cut to the quick

inflict anguish on

breathe down someone's neck

cause someone to lose their composure

get under your skin

put someone off their stride

get your back up

make somebody's hackles rise

put your back up

take control of

cause concern to

rattle one's cage

give the business

cause discomfort to

put out of countenance

strike terror into

drive to distraction

hurt somebody's feelings

be a pain in the neck

be a thorn in someone's side

make your blood boil

chill to the bone

curdle the blood

make things hot for someone

make it hot for someone

get your dander up

make one's hair stand on end

make teeth chatter

give someone the pip

make one's blood run cold

ruffle one's feathers

get up someone's nose

cause disquiet to

be a nuisance to

send into a spin

be in someone's way

come back to haunt

breath down someone's neck

break one's heart

be a weight on one's mind

put a damper on

break the heart of

put into a funk

give someone hell

lie heavy on someone's mind

weigh heavy on someone's mind

take the wind out

put pressure on

put the squeeze on

scare the daylights out of

bring pressure to bear on

take by surprise

be in someone's hair

jump on one's case

get on one's nerves

stop someone in their tracks

be the victim of

try your patience

be a thorn in someone's flesh

get your hackles up

dash the hopes of

knock props out

cause suffering

drive you up the wall

give the needle

rattle someone's cage

hit where one lives

rub the wrong way

be on the back of

put someone's nose out of joint

raise your hackles

throw into tizzy

kick up a stink

upset the applecart

make someone laugh on the other side of their face

take the wind out of your sails

make self-conscious

make someone laugh out of the other side of their mouth

give offence to

be disagreeable to

push the buttons of

get on someone's back

cause someone distress

have had enough

make someone fed up

make discontented

exhaust someone's patience

try the patience of

shout catcalls at

be on pins and needles

have ants in one's pants

be like a cat on hot bricks

scare the pants off

scare the bejesus out of

give someone goose pimples

scare someone out of their wits

scare the living daylights out of

chill to the marrow

give someone the heebie-jeebies

put the fear of God into

freeze your blood

get the wind up

push to the limit

throw into a blue funk

give one the creeps

throw into a fright

make someone jump out of their skin

make one's flesh creep

scare someone half to death

cause to feel emotional strain

cause to feel mental strain

put in traction

press the panic button

go into a panic

become flustered

be in a twitter

get into a state

rule with an iron hand

trample underfoot

weigh heavy upon

rule with a rod of iron

ride roughshod over

make jokes about

be sarcastic about

poke mullock at

get on someone's case

take the mickey

make a monkey of

pull someone's leg

take the piss out of

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Verb

To use, empty or drain completely

have recourse to

avail oneself of

draw liquid from

spend like water

throw around like confetti

pour down the drain

be wasteful with

spend recklessly

exhaust one's supply of

suffer the loss of

suck the life out of

bring to its knees

consume the contents of

remove the contents of

slowly diminish

make somebody broke

reduce to destitution

make somebody skint

bring someone to their knees

reduce to penury

gradually overcome

cripple financially

reduce to beggary

be prodigal with

make poor use of

indulge oneself

spend money as if it grows on trees

spend money as if it were going out of fashion

throw down the drain

spend money as if there were no tomorrow

spend money as if it were going out of style

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To rule or have power over

occupy the throne

sit on the throne

wield the sceptre

be in the driver's seat

have the upper hand

be in authority

carry most weight

be most powerful

be in the saddle

have the greatest influence

be in the driving seat

have the whip hand

hold the whip hand

have the ascendancy

get the upper hand

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To satisfy or fulfill (a want, requirement, or need)

act in accordance with

keep faith with

follow through with

act according to

make it through

be in conformity with

be in accordance with

be in agreement with

go through with

fall in line with

bring to fruition

pay attention to

don't rock the boat

follow through on

do what one is told

do as you are told

show willingness

do one's bidding

play it by the book

go along with the plan

play second fiddle

do what is expected

keep to the rules

stick to the rules

adhere to the rules

go with the flow

play by the rules

abide by the rules

comply with the rules

observe the rules

act in accordance with the rules

don't make waves

follow the rules

behave according to

have regard for

put into effect

put into action

put into practice

perform according to

bring to completion

put into operation

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To provide with sufficient people for operation or defense

furnish with men

be installed at

be positioned at

be stationed at

be based around

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To fill, pack or crowd into a place in great numbers

fill to overflowing

pack like sardines

fill to the brim

stuff to the gills

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To apply to a task or purpose

concern oneself

show dedication

spare no effort

put one's back in it

give all one's got

put one's shoulder to the wheel

devote yourself

keep your nose to the grindstone

pull out all stops

use some elbow grease

give old college try

show commitment

give it your best shot

knock oneself out

make every effort

break your neck

bend over backwards

move heaven and earth

rupture yourself

make an all-out effort

give it your all

old college try

do your damnedest

give something one's best shot

jump through hoops

leave no stone unturned

pull out all the stops

put yourself out

break one's back

have a swing at

try one's hardest

keep your head down

put one's back into it

have a crack at

make a great effort

have one's nose to grindstone

work like a dog

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Verb

To receive, especially in return for effort

scrape together

come into possession of

get your hands on

beg borrow or steal

take possession of

possess oneself of

get one's mitts on

get possession of

take receipt of

be presented with

have conferred on one

take control of

make a profit of

be provided with

get into one's hands

get one's fingers on

be in receipt of

win possession of

help oneself to

make a purchase of

get in exchange

make the purchase of

bring to fruition

fall to the lot

accept delivery of

take into one's possession

agree to receive

get as a result

gain possession of

succeed in finding

realize a profit of

take delivery of

take home earnings of

receive a salary of

be appointed to

come into contact with

follow through with

solicit donations

take possession

take for oneself

obtain with difficulty

extract with difficulty

make a purchase

go shopping for

take advantage of

take into custody

follow through on

grasp with both hands

go through with

feel your collar

bring to completion

get something done

make the most of

welcome with open arms

grab with both hands

go for enthusiastically

show enthusiasm for

get the job done

keep faith with

put the tin lid on

do a bang-up job

fulfill one's potential

take in for questioning

put the cuffs on

derive benefit from

put to advantage

turn to account

avail oneself of

score a success

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To make use of

bring into play

take advantage of

bring into action

have recourse to

put into practice

put into service

avail oneself of

avail yourself of

press into service

turn to account

make the most of

put to good use

bring into service

put into action

put into effect

turn to good account

bring into effect

put into operation

use to advantage

turn to good use

make the best use of

use to good advantage

get mileage out of

make capital of

make capital out of

be in charge of

derive benefit from

call into service

call into action

bring into effective action

use for one's own ends

come to grips with

take advantage of something

play someone like a fiddle

have a handle on

take control of

have control of

push one's buttons

conduct oneself towards

call the shots in

be at the helm of

call the tune in

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To possess or be responsible for

be the owner of

have possession of

be in possession of

be the possessor of

be responsible for

have in your possession

be blessed with

have the title to

have to one's name

be possessed of

be the proud possessor of

count among one's possessions

hast (archaic)

corner the market

be in charge of

have at one's disposal

continue to have

keep possession of

take advantage of

derive benefit from

be favored with

have the benefit of

have the use of

avail oneself of

have the advantage

be endowed with

reap the benefits of

be favoured with

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Verb

To publicly demonstrate strong objection to an official policy or course of action

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