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attend

attend is a synonym of nurse

verb [ uh-tend ]

attend is another word for nurse

Nurse means to look after someone carefully (I nursed my friend through their illness).

Attend means to take care of and devote yourself to someone (The doctor attended her every day).

✅ Both of these words mean to take care of someone, but they can also mean to look after something, like your health or your finances (I carefully nursed my savings; I attended my own boundaries).

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escapade

escapade is a synonym of caper

noun [ es-kuh-peyd, es-kuh-peyd ]

escapade is another word for caper

✅ A caper is a lighthearted or frivolous activity, often a prank or an episode of silliness (We had to put a stop to her candy hiding capers).

✅ An escapade is a prank or generally reckless but lighthearted activity (Their youthful escapades were famous all over town).

✅ Both of these terms often refer to a childish or silly activity.

Caper and escapade can also refer to illegal acts, but in a more lighthearted way (After that escapade with my cousins, I thought it best to lay low; I was reading about a caper committed by a cat burglar).

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clog

clog is a synonym of block

verb [ klog, klawg ]

clog is another word for block

Block means to obstruct something, generally with obstacles (The rock had blocked the mouth of the tunnel).

Clog means to obstruct something, often with something thick, sticky, or built up over time (The debris clogged the pipes).

✅ Both of these words mean to obstruct a way or path (Water builds up in the tub if you clog the drain).

Block sometimes suggests that a route has been obstructed on purpose (They blocked the roads for safety during the parade), whereas clog suggests an accident or negligence.

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