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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
synonym for
lead
helm
verb
[ helm ]
helm
is another word for
lead
To
helm
something, such as a creative project or a place of business, is to steer or direct it. The suggestion is of one
helming
or steering a ship, an activity so named for the wheel or steering apparatus of a seagoing vessel—the
helm
. You may hear of someone
helming
a department or agency, a newsroom, or a kitchen in popular restaurant. But most often,
helm
is used in the entertainment industry in discussion of the director, who steers the production on a (hopefully not choppy) course.
Commonly found as
helm the film
Much to the fans' delight, the director chosen to
helm
the film
has a background in live theater.
previously helmed
The chef came highly recommended; he had
previously helmed
the kitchen of the most critically acclaimed restaurant in the county.
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humdrum
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adverse
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Monday, September 14, 2020
synonym for
negative
adverse
adjective
[ ad-
vurs
,
ad
-vurs ]
adverse
is another word for
negative
The adjective
adverse
implies antagonism and opposition. It emphasizes the idea of misfortune and is often used to describe circumstances or events that are harmful to health and well-being. For instance, you might hear of
adverse effects
of pollution or
adverse consequences
of a decision. This decidedly unfriendly adjective is related to the noun
adversity
, “an unfortunate event or circumstance” or “unfavorable fortune or fate.”
Commonly found as
adverse impact
The agency warned against the project, citing an
adverse impact
on the environment.
potentially adverse
The lab technicians worked diligently to protect the samples from the
potentially adverse
effects of light and heat exposure.
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elated
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Sunday, September 13, 2020
synonym for
happy
elated
adjective
[ ih-
ley
-tid ]
elated
is another word for
happy
Elated
is the perfect adjective to use when you’re in particularly high spirits, especially when that exalted feeling arises from a victory or achievement. This lofty adjective comes from the verb
elate
, which means “to make very happy or proud,” but in earlier uses meant “to lift; elevate.” So the next time you’re walking on air or beaming with pride (or both!), remember that
elated
is up there, too, waiting in the wings for you to use it!
Commonly found as
absolutely elated
When he learned that his book was going to be published, he was
absolutely elated
.
elated and relieved
The couple felt
elated and relieved
when the paperwork to buy their dream home was finalized.
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adverse
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humdrum
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