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nounAn expression or idea used so often that it has lost freshness or force.
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Clear all filtersAn expression or idea used so often that it has lost freshness or force.
To force or strongly persuade someone to act.
Strongly persuasive or holding close attention.
Strongly persuasive
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Required rather than optional, usually by a rule or authority.
To combine or strengthen into a more stable whole.
Make stronger
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Artificial or forced rather than natural.
To strengthen a statement or finding with additional supporting evidence.
Add supporting evidence
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