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.
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verb
To alert or inform (someone), especially confidentially.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To put the ball in play by throwing it up between two opponents.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To put the ball in play by throwing it up between two opponents.
To begin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To pour out (liquor); to tip the vessel and drink until it is empty.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To use a particular brush technique for producing a flawless surface on a wet coat of paint.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, transitive
Qualifier: painting
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
give insider information or advise to
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: tip
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: rede, advise, counsel
History
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
19 source translations are retained for this English entry.
