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carry
What does carry mean?
carry (verb): to lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use carry in a sentence?
- You must carry your camping gear. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- This train is carrying nuclear waste. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does carry come from?
From Middle English carien, from Anglo-Norman carier (Modern French charrier).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of carry?
Words related to carry
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “carry” mean?
to put mental pressure on; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity
Not quite: that's what urge means.
to lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting
Right! That's what “carry” means.
to hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret
Not quite: that's what conceal means.
to come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh
Not quite: that's what approach means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “carry”?
transport
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challenge
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recommend
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represent
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