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To have accepted or received, typically something awarded
“To score a goal like that, you need to have peripheral vision because the defenders hardly give you time to think.”
Past tense for to record a tally of points
“With your card ready in one hand and a hot dog slathered with mustard in the other, you're ready to score the game.”
Past tense for to buy something, especially something illicit
“He was seen casing the area, hoping to score some contraband.”
Past tense for to make an impression into, especially a surface
“To prevent color from wicking through to an adjacent area, lightly score the boundary line with a razor blade.”
Past tense for to write a musical arrangement
“I'd love to work with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra to score the music for one of his titles.”
Past tense for to get an enthusiastic reception from
“The keys to success can be subtle differences in style or approach, but differences which nonetheless score with the audience.”
Past tense for to secure success or an advantage
“I immediately grabbed hold of the opportunity and managed to score.”
(vulgar, slang) Past tense for to succeed in having amorous relations with
“I want you to listen to me. I'm going to say this again. I did not score with that woman.”
Past tense for to criticize severely and brutally
Past tense for to make a long, deep cut in
(in sport) Past tense for to score a point when an object is placed into an area designated for such an activity
Past tense for to have an amorous encounter with
Past tense for to make (a groove, hole, or indentation) with, or as if with, a gouge
Past tense for to scrape or wear away by friction
Past tense for to prosper or be successful
Past tense for to achieve or complete successfully
Past tense for to give a mark or rating to a piece of work, especially in academic settings
Past tense for to prick or pierce, especially with a sword
Past tense for to remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer
Past tense for to receive a more favorable outcome than imagined, especially by good luck
Past tense for to rely on, trust, or expect
Past tense for to obtain (something) for free by begging or persuasion
Past tense for to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level
Past tense for to write or pen a literary piece of work
Past tense for to borrow or receive on loan, typically a sum of money or an item
Past tense for to derive benefit from
Physically etched or engraved in stone
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