Online dictionary
accept
verb
[ak SEPT]
to receive with pleasure; to agree
The athlete was proud to accept his Olympic gold medal.
Synonyms: receive, approve
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access
verb
[AK ses]
to be able to reach, approach or enter; gain admission to
I need to know the scret password in order to access my bank account.
Synonyms: enter, use
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accessible
adjective
[ak SES uh buhl]
easy to approach or enter
The presidential palace was only accessible to friends and family.
Synonyms: unrestricted, open
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accomplished
adjective
[uh KOM plisht]
very skilled or successful at something
Stephen King is an accomplished writer, with over forty books to his name.
Synonyms: talented, expert
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according
adverb
[uh KAWR ding]
as indicated or stated by
According to legend, King Arthur led the defense of Britain against the Saxon invaders in the sixth century.
Synonyms: reported by, on the authority of
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accumulate
verb
[uh KYOO mhuh leyt]
to gather or collect
The geologist was hoping to accumulate more rock specimens on his trip out West.
Synonyms: acquire, gain, stockpile
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achieve
verb
[uh CHEEV]
to accomplish something, or attain success
The Trojans were eventually able to achieve victory over the Greeks after a long, tragic war.
Synonyms: finish, reach
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activity
noun
[ak TIV i tee]
the state of doing something
In a large city, there is so much activity in the streets that it is cifficult to find peace and quiet.
Synonyms: action, motion
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actually
adverb
[AK choo uh lee]
to be truly in existence or actual
Contrary to popular opinion, the war actually helped the country's economy.
(NOT TRUE ANY LONGER.)
Synonyms: in fact, really
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