Definition Dictionary

To decorate or add details, sometimes to exaggerate an account.

A person or thing that gives a clear, concrete expression to an idea or quality.

To give a concrete form to an idea or represent it fully.

At a very early stage of development.

To correct or improve the wording of a text.

Retired while retaining an honorary title.

Prominent and highly respected in a field.

A person sent to represent another person or group.

Able to understand or share another person's feelings and experience.

The capacity to understand or share another person's feelings or perspective.

Based on observation or experience rather than theory alone.

To strive to equal or surpass a model through imitation.

One word family: also includes emulation.

To express the essential features of something briefly.

To delight or charm someone deeply.

To include or surround within a larger whole.

To gradually intrude on another person's space, time, or rights.

One word family: also includes encroachment.

An earnest attempt or sustained effort toward a goal.

Regularly present or characteristic within a particular place or group.

Originating within the system or organism being considered.

To weaken or drain of energy.

Attractive or interesting enough to hold attention.

To cause a feeling, situation, or condition to arise.

Absorbed in something to the exclusion of other concerns.

To improve or increase a quality, value, or effect.