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

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

like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose. "I prefer Venice to Rome"

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

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

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

easily broken or damaged. "fragile items such as glass and china"

completely remove or get rid of (something). "a policy that would eliminate inflation"

capable of bending easily without breaking. "flexible rubber seals"

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

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”"