Opposite of to neglect, ignore or disregard something
(figuratively) To have an awareness of something
“I smell something fishy about this whole business.”
To direct one's gaze
“She would look directly at the finish line as she raced towards it.”
To perceive with one's eyes
“I can see the snow-capped mountains from here.”
To find unexpectedly or during a search
“In a couple of searches, you rapidly discover a wealth of news footage in the archives of this London-based film-maker.”
To attain or achieve
“It's easy to find happiness in life when even the littlest thing excites you.”
To take place or come about
“An opportunity like this doesn't come very often.”
To investigate in a systematic manner
“We will need to explore some possible solutions to this issue.”
To make sure or certain of something
“I will be tuning this machine to ensure that it operates at its full capacity.”
To provide for, usually for one's family
“He felt it was now his job to work for his family.”
To pass and go round (something)
“Another group of policemen round a corner to find a car alarm blaring and a window smashed, with the cause of the mayhem nowhere to be found.”
(idiomatic) To invent, create, or think of
“It was really fortuitous that we would come up with such a great idea!”
To follow or pursue (a target)
An intense attraction or profound likeability
“As each day passed, my love for you grew.”
Denoting an intimate relationship between two people
“Their love is one of a dangerous nature, which must be kept secret at all cost.”
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