roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of. "the aim is to estimate the effects of macroeconomic policy on the economy"

(of a part of one's body) painful or aching. "my feet were sore and my head ached"

keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something). "avoid excessive exposure to the sun"

the action of predicting something. "the prediction of future behavior"

state one's intention to take hostile action against someone in retribution for something done or not done. "the unions threatened a general strike"

say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something. "it is too early to predict a result"

keep (something) at the same level or rate. "agricultural prices will have to be maintained"

make (a provisional arrangement or appointment) definite. "Mr. Baker's assistant telephoned to confirm his appointment with the chairman"

wet thoroughly; soak. "I fell in the stream and got drenched"

lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent. "a temporary job"

a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. "I'm writing to voice my opinion on an issue of great importance"

give the meaning of (a word or phrase), especially in a dictionary. "the dictionary defines it as “a type of pasture”"