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obviate

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ad-medium-blue'>Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb
to sing or sound in chorus or concert //The woodwinds choired eloquently.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Noun

chorale chorus consort glee club

Examples

Noun

//joined the choir for next year

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1596, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English quer, from Anglo-French queor, from Medieval Latin chorus, from Latin, chorus — more at chorus

choir

noun

Synonyms

an organized group of singers //joined the choir for next year
Synonyms

chorale chorus consort glee club
Related Words

ensemble
minstrelsy

choke

verb

ˈchōk

choked; choking

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb
to check or block normal breathing of by compressing or obstructing the trachea or by poisoning or adulterating available air //The unwary guard was choked to death by a prisoner.
to check or hinder the growth, development, or activity of //The flowers were choked by the weeds.
to obstruct by filling up or clogging //Leaves choked the drain.
to fill completely jam //roads choked with traffic
to enrich the fuel mixture of (a motor) by partially shutting off the air intake of the carburetor
to grip (something, such as a baseball bat) some distance from the end of the handle —usually used with up //The batter choked up the bat and cut down his swing.
intransitive verb
to become choked in breathing //He choked on a bone.
to become obstructed or checked
to become or feel constricted (see constrict sense 1) in the throat (as from strong emotion) —usually used with up //choked up and couldn't finish the speech
to shorten one's grip especially on the handle of a bat —usually used with up
to lose one's composure and fail to perform effectively in a critical situation //had a chance to win the game but he choked

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

[ by folk etymology from artichoke ] ad-medium-blue'>Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- intransitive verb
- to sing or sound in chorus or concert //The woodwinds choired eloquently.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Noun

chorale chorus consort glee club

Examples

Noun

//joined the choir for next year

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1596, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English quer, from Anglo-French queor, from Medieval Latin chorus, from Latin, chorus — more at chorus

choir

noun

Synonyms

an organized group of singers //joined the choir for next year
Synonyms

chorale chorus consort glee club
Related Words

ensemble
minstrelsy

choke

verb

ˈchōk

choked; choking

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb
to check or block normal breathing of by compressing or obstructing the trachea or by poisoning or adulterating available air //The unwary guard was choked to death by a prisoner.
to check or hinder the growth, development, or activity of //The flowers were choked by the weeds.
to obstruct by filling up or clogging //Leaves choked the drain.
to fill completely jam //roads choked with traffic
to enrich the fuel mixture of (a motor) by partially shutting off the air intake of the carburetor
to grip (something, such as a baseball bat) some distance from the end of the handle —usually used with up //The batter choked up the bat and cut down his swing.
intransitive verb
to become choked in breathing //He choked on a bone.
to become obstructed or checked
to become or feel constricted (see constrict sense 1) in the throat (as from strong emotion) —usually used with up //choked up and couldn't finish the speech
to shorten one's grip especially on the handle of a bat —usually used with up
to lose one's composure and fail to perform effectively in a critical situation //had a chance to win the game but he choked

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

[ by folk etymology from artichoke ] ad-medium-blue'>Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- intransitive verb
- to sing or sound in chorus or concert //The woodwinds choired eloquently.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Noun

chorale chorus consort glee club

Examples

Noun

//joined the choir for next year

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1596, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English quer, from Anglo-French queor, from Medieval Latin chorus, from Latin, chorus — more at chorus

choir

noun

Synonyms

an organized group of singers //joined the choir for next year
Synonyms

chorale chorus consort glee club
Related Words

ensemble
minstrelsy

choke

verb

ˈchōk

choked; choking

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb
to check or block normal breathing of by compressing or obstructing the trachea or by poisoning or adulterating available air //The unwary guard was choked to death by a prisoner.
to check or hinder the growth, development, or activity of //The flowers were choked by the weeds.
to obstruct by filling up or clogging //Leaves choked the drain.
to fill completely jam //roads choked with traffic
to enrich the fuel mixture of (a motor) by partially shutting off the air intake of the carburetor
to grip (something, such as a baseball bat) some distance from the end of the handle —usually used with up //The batter choked up the bat and cut down his swing.
intransitive verb
to become choked in breathing //He choked on a bone.
to become obstructed or checked
to become or feel constricted (see constrict sense 1) in the throat (as from strong emotion) —usually used with up //choked up and couldn't finish the speech
to shorten one's grip especially on the handle of a bat —usually used with up
to lose one's composure and fail to perform effectively in a critical situation //had a chance to win the game but he choked

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

[ by folk etymology from artichoke ] ad-medium-blue'>Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- intransitive verb
- to sing or sound in chorus or concert //The woodwinds choired eloquently.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Noun

chorale chorus consort glee club

Examples

Noun

//joined the choir for next year

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1596, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English quer, from Anglo-French queor, from Medieval Latin chorus, from Latin, chorus — more at chorus

choir

noun

Synonyms

an organized group of singers //joined the choir for next year
Synonyms

chorale chorus consort glee club
Related Words

ensemble
minstrelsy

choke

verb

ˈchōk

choked; choking

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb
to check or block normal breathing of by compressing or obstructing the trachea or by poisoning or adulterating available air //The unwary guard was choked to death by a prisoner.
to check or hinder the growth, development, or activity of //The flowers were choked by the weeds.
to obstruct by filling up or clogging //Leaves choked the drain.
to fill completely jam //roads choked with traffic
to enrich the fuel mixture of (a motor) by partially shutting off the air intake of the carburetor
to grip (something, such as a baseball bat) some distance from the end of the handle —usually used with up //The batter choked up the bat and cut down his swing.
intransitive verb
to become choked in breathing //He choked on a bone.
to become obstructed or checked
to become or feel constricted (see constrict sense 1) in the throat (as from strong emotion) —usually used with up //choked up and couldn't finish the speech
to shorten one's grip especially on the handle of a bat —usually used with up
to lose one's composure and fail to perform effectively in a critical situation //had a chance to win the game but he choked

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

[ by folk etymology from artichoke ] ad-medium-blue'>Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- intransitive verb
- to sing or sound in chorus or concert //The woodwinds choired eloquently.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Noun

chorale chorus consort glee club

Examples

Noun

//joined the choir for next year

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1596, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English quer, from Anglo-French queor, from Medieval Latin chorus, from Latin, chorus — more at chorus

choir

noun

Synonyms

an organized group of singers //joined the choir for next year
Synonyms

chorale chorus consort glee club
Related Words

ensemble
minstrelsy

choke

verb

ˈchōk

choked; choking

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb
to check or block normal breathing of by compressing or obstructing the trachea or by poisoning or adulterating available air //The unwary guard was choked to death by a prisoner.
to check or hinder the growth, development, or activity of //The flowers were choked by the weeds.
to obstruct by filling up or clogging //Leaves choked the drain.
to fill completely jam //roads choked with traffic
to enrich the fuel mixture of (a motor) by partially shutting off the air intake of the carburetor
to grip (something, such as a baseball bat) some distance from the end of the handle —usually used with up //The batter choked up the bat and cut down his swing.
intransitive verb
to become choked in breathing //He choked on a bone.
to become obstructed or checked
to become or feel constricted (see constrict sense 1) in the throat (as from strong emotion) —usually used with up //choked up and couldn't finish the speech
to shorten one's grip especially on the handle of a bat —usually used with up
to lose one's composure and fail to perform effectively in a critical situation //had a chance to win the game but he choked

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

[ by folk etymology from artichoke ] ad-medium-blue'>Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- intransitive verb
- to sing or sound in chorus or concert //The woodwinds choired eloquently.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Noun

chorale chorus consort glee club

Examples

Noun

//joined the choir for next year

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1596, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English quer, from Anglo-French queor, from Medieval Latin chorus, from Latin, chorus — more at chorus

choir

noun

Synonyms

an organized group of singers //joined the choir for next year
Synonyms

chorale chorus consort glee club
Related Words

ensemble
minstrelsy

choke

verb

ˈchōk

choked; choking

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb
to check or block normal breathing of by compressing or obstructing the trachea or by poisoning or adulterating available air //The unwary guard was choked to death by a prisoner.
to check or hinder the growth, development, or activity of //The flowers were choked by the weeds.
to obstruct by filling up or clogging //Leaves choked the drain.
to fill completely jam //roads choked with traffic
to enrich the fuel mixture of (a motor) by partially shutting off the air intake of the carburetor
to grip (something, such as a baseball bat) some distance from the end of the handle —usually used with up //The batter choked up the bat and cut down his swing.
intransitive verb
to become choked in breathing //He choked on a bone.
to become obstructed or checked
to become or feel constricted (see constrict sense 1) in the throat (as from strong emotion) —usually used with up //choked up and couldn't finish the speech
to shorten one's grip especially on the handle of a bat —usually used with up
to lose one's composure and fail to perform effectively in a critical situation //had a chance to win the game but he choked

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

[ by folk etymology from artichoke ]