Verb
foster
IPA /ˈfɒstə(r)/
To support the development of a useful feeling, relationship or quality over time.
See example sentence: foster
Shared activities can foster friendships between neighbours of different ages.
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Adjective
formidable
IPA /fəˈmɪdəbl/
Strong, impressive or difficult enough to make people feel respect, concern or fear.
See example sentence: formidable
Organising the entire family reunion proved a formidable challenge.
Verb
flourish
IPA /ˈflʌrɪʃ/
To develop successfully and become stronger or more established over time.
See example sentence: flourish
Small independent shops began to flourish after the market reopened.
Adjective
exuberant
IPA /ɪɡˈzjuːbərənt/
Showing a great deal of happiness, excitement and lively energy.
See example sentence: exuberant
Our exuberant puppy greeted every visitor with a wagging tail.
Adjective
explicit
IPA /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
Stated clearly and directly, leaving little room for uncertainty about what is meant.
See example sentence: explicit
The invitation gave explicit instructions about where to park.
Adjective
exhaustive
IPA /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
Covering all the relevant details or possibilities through a very thorough examination.
See example sentence: exhaustive
We made an exhaustive search of the house for the missing keys.
Adjective
exemplary
IPA /ɪɡˈzempləri/
So good in behaviour or quality that it provides a model for other people to follow.
See example sentence: exemplary
The children showed exemplary patience during the long delay.
Verb
evoke
IPA /ɪˈvəʊk/
To bring a memory, feeling or mental picture into someone's mind.
See example sentence: evoke
The smell of fresh bread evoked memories of my grandmother's kitchen.
Verb
eradicate
IPA /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/
To remove something harmful or unwanted completely, so that none of it remains.
See example sentence: eradicate
The gardeners worked for months to eradicate the invasive weed.
Noun
epitome
IPA /ɪˈpɪtəmi/
A person or thing that shows the qualities of something especially clearly and completely.
See example sentence: epitome
Her tidy little cottage is the epitome of comfort.
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