threshold
nounA point or level at which something begins or changes; also the entrance to a place.
Point of beginning or change
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Clear all filtersA point or level at which something begins or changes; also the entrance to a place.
Point of beginning or change
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To choose not to participate in or consume something.
A deliberate choice not to take part in an action, especially a decision not to cast a vote.
To make room for, adapt to, or meet the needs of someone or something.
Adapt or meet needs
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To state positively that something is true or to express firm support for it.
So appealing or interesting that it strongly holds attention.
Strongly holding attention
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The quality of parts holding together as a unified whole.
Strongly persuasive or holding close attention.
Strongly persuasive
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To consult or discuss with others.
Expressing or involving claims that oppose one another and cannot both hold in the same sense.
To come together for a meeting.
To consider or judge something to be a particular way.
To postpone something, or to yield to another person's judgment or priority.
Yield to another's judgment
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To regard with strong contempt or intense dislike.
Retired while retaining an honorary title.
Retired with honorary title
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Attractive or interesting enough to hold attention.
To hold someone's attention completely through fascination or delight.
Hold spellbound
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To raise someone or something in rank, esteem, or praise.
Required as a duty or responsibility.
Required as a duty
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To compensate for a loss or protect against specified loss.
Small in extent or only just meeting a relevant threshold.
Excessively unwilling to spend or share money or resources.
To express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic manner.
A collection of investments held by a person or organization.
Collection of investments
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