Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
verb
To give (one's name), present (one's card) when making a social call.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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verb
To cause (something) to be delivered, especially by post/mail.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To send (someone) into the thick of things, as
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To send (someone) into the thick of things, as:
To send (troops) into battle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To send (someone) into the thick of things, as:
To send (a batsman) onto the field to bat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
mail in; cause to be delivered
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: send, send out
verb
give one's name or calling card to a servant when making a formal visit
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
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