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  • 1 reassure

    [riə'ʃuə]
    (to take away the doubts or fears of: The woman was worried about the dangers of taking aspirins, but her doctor reassured her.) nomierināt; pārliecināt
    - reassuring
    - reassuringly
    * * *
    nomierināt; no jauna pārliecināt

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  • 2 thrift

    [Ɵrift]
    (careful spending of money, or using of food or other resources, so that one can save or have some left in reserve; economy: She is noted for her thrift but her husband is very extravagant.) taupība
    - thriftily
    - thriftiness
    * * *
    saimnieciskums, taupība

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  • 3 wavy

    adjective ((of hair) full of waves: Her hair is wavy but her sister's hair is straight.) viļņains; cirtains
    * * *
    viļņojošs; viļņveidīgs, viļņains; cirtains

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  • 4 most

    [məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective
    1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) visvairāk
    2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) vairums
    2. adverb
    1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.)
    2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) vis-; visvairāk; vislabāk
    3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) ļoti
    4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) gandrīz; turpat vai
    3. pronoun
    1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) visvairāk
    2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) vairums; lielākā daļa
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    - at the most
    - at most
    - for the most part
    - make the most of something
    - make the most of
    * * *
    vairums, vislielākais skaits; visvairāk; pa lielākai daļai, visbiežāk, visvairāk; ļoti

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  • 5 such

    1. adjective
    1) (of the same kind as that already mentioned or being mentioned: Animals that gnaw, such as mice, rats, rabbits and weasels are called rodents; He came from Bradford or some such place; She asked to see Mr Johnson but was told there was no such person there; I've seen several such buildings; I've never done such a thing before; doctors, dentists and such people.) tāds
    2) (of the great degree already mentioned or being mentioned: If you had telephoned her, she wouldn't have got into such a state of anxiety; She never used to get such bad headaches (as she does now).) tāds (kā)
    3) (of the great degree, or the kind, to have a particular result: He shut the window with such force that the glass broke; She's such a good teacher that the headmaster asked her not to leave; Their problems are such as to make it impossible for them to live together any more.) tāds
    4) (used for emphasis: This is such a shock! They have been such good friends to me!) tāds
    2. pronoun
    (such a person or thing, or such persons or things: I have only a few photographs, but can show you such as I have; This isn't a good book as such (= as a book) but it has interesting pictures.) [] tāds
    - such-and-such
    - such as it is
    * * *
    tāds

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  • 6 hold

    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) turēt
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) []turēt
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) []turēt
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) izturēt (smagumu)
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) paturēt
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) ietvert; saturēt
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) notikt; noturēt
    8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) būt []; turēties
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) strādāt []
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) domāt; uzskatīt
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) būt spēkā
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) turēt kādu pie vārda
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) aizstāvēt
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) aizturēt
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) saistīt (kāda uzmanību)
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) turēt kādu (noteiktā emocionālā stāvoklī)
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) svinēt
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) būt īpašniekam
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) (par laiku) pieturēties
    20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) gaidīt (nenoliekot telefona klausuli)
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) izturēt
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) []glabāt
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) (par nākotni) būt padomā; nest
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) turēšana; satveršana
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) ietekme; vara
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) tvēriens
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    - - holder
    - hold-all
    - get hold of
    - hold back
    - hold down
    - hold forth
    - hold good
    - hold it
    - hold off
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - hold one's own
    - hold one's tongue
    - hold up
    - hold-up
    - hold with     II [həuld] noun
    ((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) (kuģa) kravas telpas
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    kravas telpas; tvēriens; ietekme, vara; osa, tveramais; pauze; aizkavēšanās pirms palaišanas; turēt; aizturēt, apvaldīt; ietvert, saturēt; būt īpašniekam, pārvaldīt; noturēt, organizēt; uzskatīt, domāt; būt spēkā; pieturēties; saistīt; ieturēt kursu; izturēt; svinēt

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  • 7 attend

    [ə'tend]
    1) (to go to or be present at: He attended the meeting; He will attend school till he is sixteen.) apmeklēt
    2) ((with to) to listen or give attention to: Attend carefully to what the teacher is saying!) būt uzmanīgam; klausīties
    3) (to deal with: I'll attend to that problem tomorrow.) rūpēties par; izpildīt
    4) (to look after; to help or serve: Two doctors attended her all through her illness; The queen was attended by four ladies.) ārstēt; pakalpot
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    - attendant
    - in attendance
    * * *
    apmeklēt; būt uzmanīgam; apkalpot; ārstēt, kopt; sekot, pavadīt

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  • 8 claim

    [kleim] 1. verb
    1) (to say that something is a fact: He claims to be the best runner in the class.) pretendēt; apgalvot
    2) (to demand as a right: You must claim your money back if the goods are damaged.) ierosināt prasību; izteikt pretenzijas
    3) (to state that one is the owner of: Does anyone claim this book?) būt tiesībām uz; pretendēt
    2. noun
    1) (a statement (that something is a fact): Her claim that she was the millionaire's daughter was disproved.) apgalvojums
    2) ((a demand for) a payment of compensation etc: a claim for damages against her employer.) prasība; pretenzijas
    3) (a demand for something which (one says) one owns or has a right to: a rightful claim to the money.) tiesības; pretenzijas
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    pretenzija, prasība; tiesības; nodalīts zemes gabals; pretendēt, pieprasīt, prasīt; būt tiesībām uz; ierosināt prasību

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  • 9 suit

    [su:t] 1. noun
    1) (a set of clothes usually all of the same cloth etc, made to be worn together, eg a jacket, trousers (and waistcoat) for a man, or a jacket and skirt or trousers for a woman.) uzvalks; kostīms
    2) (a piece of clothing for a particular purpose: a bathing-suit / diving-suit.) kostīms; tērps
    3) (a case in a law court: He won/lost his suit.) prāva; (tiesas) lieta
    4) (an old word for a formal request, eg a proposal of marriage to a lady.) bildinājums
    5) (one of the four sets of playing-cards - spades, hearts, diamonds, clubs.) (kāršu) masts
    2. verb
    1) (to satisfy the needs of, or be convenient for: The arrangements did not suit us; The climate suits me very well.) būt piemērotam/apmierinošam
    2) ((of clothes, styles, fashions etc) to be right or appropriate for: Long hair suits her; That dress doen't suit her.) piestāvēt
    3) (to adjust or make appropriate or suitable: He suited his speech to his audience.) piemērot; saskaņot; pieskaņot
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    - suitor
    - suitcase
    - follow suit
    - suit down to the ground
    - suit oneself
    * * *
    uzvalks; komplekts; lūgums; masts; bildinājums; prāva; būt piemērotam, derēt; piestāvēt; piemērot, pielāgot

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  • 10 swell

    [swel] 1. past tense - swelled; verb
    (to make or become larger, greater or thicker: The insect-bite made her finger swell; The continual rain had swollen the river; I invited her to join us on the excursion in order to swell the numbers.) pietūkt; palielināt; palielināties
    2. noun
    (a rolling condition of the sea, usually after a storm: The sea looked fairly calm but there was a heavy swell.) viļņošanās; viļņi
    3. adjective
    ((especially American) used as a term of approval: a swell idea; That's swell!) lielisks; kolosāls
    - swollen
    - swollen-headed
    - swell out
    - swell up
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    viļņošanās; pacēlums, izcilnis; pastiprināšanās; uztūkums; švīts; liels vīrs; uztūkt; palielināties, pieaugt; pastiprināties; būt jūtu pārpilnam; dižoties, plātīties; lielisks; elegants

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  • 11 touch

    1. verb
    1) (to be in, come into, or make, contact with something else: Their shoulders touched; He touched the water with his foot.) saskarties; pieskarties
    2) (to feel (lightly) with the hand: He touched her cheek.) pieskarties
    3) (to affect the feelings of; to make (someone) feel pity, sympathy etc: I was touched by her generosity.) saviļņot; aizkustināt; aizskart
    4) (to be concerned with; to have anything to do with: I wouldn't touch a job like that.) būt saskarsmē; nodarboties
    2. noun
    1) (an act or sensation of touching: I felt a touch on my shoulder.) pieskāriens
    2) ((often with the) one of the five senses, the sense by which we feel things: the sense of touch; The stone felt cold to the touch.) tauste; saskare
    3) (a mark or stroke etc to improve the appearance of something: The painting still needs a few finishing touches.) apdare; pēdējie labojumi
    4) (skill or style: He hasn't lost his touch as a writer.) prasme; maniere; (stila) īpatnība
    5) ((in football) the ground outside the edges of the pitch (which are marked out with touchlines): He kicked the ball into touch.) laukums ārpus sānu līnijām
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    - touchingly
    - touchy
    - touchily
    - touchiness
    - touch screen
    - in touch with
    - in touch
    - lose touch with
    - lose touch
    - out of touch with
    - out of touch
    - a touch
    - touch down
    - touch off
    - touch up
    - touch wood
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    pieskaršanās; tauste; saskare, kontakts; neliela lēkme; maniere, paņēmiens; apdare; pieeja; īpatnība; piegarša, pieskaņa; pārbaude; sevišķs fasons; piesitiens; piedurties, pieskarties; attiekties; saviļņot; aizvainot, aizskart; būt līdzvērtīgam, līdzināties; iekrāsot, ietonēt; iedarboties; saņemt; aizņemties; tikt galā; aptīrīt kabatas, apzagt

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  • 12 go

    [ɡəu] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - goes; verb
    1) (to walk, travel, move etc: He is going across the field; Go straight ahead; When did he go out?) iet
    2) (to be sent, passed on etc: Complaints have to go through the proper channels.) sūtīt; virzīt
    3) (to be given, sold etc: The prize goes to John Smith; The table went for $100.) pāriet īpašumā; tikt pārdotam
    4) (to lead to: Where does this road go?) iet; vest
    5) (to visit, to attend: He goes to school every day; I decided not to go to the movie.) iet; apmeklēt
    6) (to be destroyed etc: This wall will have to go.) sagraut; nojaukt
    7) (to proceed, be done: The meeting went very well.) noritēt; izdoties
    8) (to move away: I think it is time you were going.) doties projām; aiziet
    9) (to disappear: My purse has gone!) pazust
    10) (to do (some action or activity): I'm going for a walk; I'm going hiking next week-end.) grasīties/gatavoties (kaut ko darīt)
    11) (to fail etc: I think the clutch on this car has gone.) salūzt
    12) (to be working etc: I don't think that clock is going.) (par mehānismu) darboties
    13) (to become: These apples have gone bad.) kļūt
    14) (to be: Many people in the world regularly go hungry.) būt
    15) (to be put: Spoons go in that drawer.) iederēties; būt vietā
    16) (to pass: Time goes quickly when you are enjoying yourself.) (par laiku) aizritēt
    17) (to be used: All her pocket-money goes on sweets.) izlietot
    18) (to be acceptable etc: Anything goes in this office.) veikties; būt pieņemamam
    19) (to make a particular noise: Dogs go woof, not miaow.) izdot (skaņu)
    20) (to have a particular tune etc: How does that song go?) skanēt
    21) (to become successful etc: She always makes a party go.) veikties; izdoties
    2. noun
    1) (an attempt: I'm not sure how to do it, but I'll have a go.) mēģinājums
    2) (energy: She's full of go.) enerģija; spars
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    3. adjective
    1) (successful: That shop is still a going concern.) sekmīgs
    2) (in existence at present: the going rate for typing manuscripts.) esošs; eksistējošs
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    4. noun
    (permission: We'll start as soon as we get the go-ahead.) atļauja
    - going-over
    - goings-on
    - no-go
    - all go
    - be going on for
    - be going on
    - be going strong
    - from the word go
    - get going
    - give the go-by
    - go about
    - go after
    - go against
    - go along
    - go along with
    - go around
    - go around with
    - go at
    - go back
    - go back on
    - go by
    - go down
    - go far
    - go for
    - go in
    - go in for
    - go into
    - go off
    - go on
    - go on at
    - go out
    - go over
    - go round
    - go slow
    - go steady
    - go through
    - go through with
    - go too far
    - go towards
    - go up
    - go up in smoke/flames
    - go with
    - go without
    - keep going
    - make a go of something
    - make a go
    - on the go
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    gaita, negaidīts pavērsiens, kustība; stāvoklis; neveikls stāvoklis; mēģinājums; enerģija, spars; gājiens, kārta; porcija, malks; izdošanās, veiksme; mačs; staigāt, iet; braukt; vest, iet; doties projām, aizbraukt, aiziet; darboties, iet; aizritēt, paiet; nosist, skanēt, sist; sprāgt; norisēt, būt apgrozībā, skanēt

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  • 13 stand

    [stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb
    1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stāvēt
    2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) piecelties []
    3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) stāvēt
    4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) pastāvēt; būt spēkā
    5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) atrasties; būt novietotam
    6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) Kāds ir jūsu finansiālais stāvoklis?
    7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) kandidēt; balotēties
    8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) nolikt; nostādīt
    9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) izturēt; paciest
    10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) izmaksāt
    2. noun
    1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) postenis; pozīcija; vieta
    2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) statīvs; statnis; pjedestāls
    3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stends
    4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tribīne
    5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) liecinieka vieta (tiesā)
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    - standing 3. noun
    1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) ilgums
    2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) rangs; stāvoklis
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    4. adjective
    ((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) bez biļetes rezervēšanas
    5. adverb
    (travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) nerezervējot biļeti
    - standing-room
    - make someone's hair stand on end
    - stand aside
    - stand back
    - stand by
    - stand down
    - stand fast/firm
    - stand for
    - stand in
    - stand on one's own two feet
    - stand on one's own feet
    - stand out
    - stand over
    - stand up for
    - stand up to
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    apstāšanās; pozīcija, vieta; pretošanās; stāvvieta; stends, novietne; viedoklis; tribīne; liecinieka vieta; tribīne, platforma; statīvs, statnis; ierašanās uz viesizrādēm; labība; stāja; statne; stāvēt; nostāvēties; piecelties; apstāties; atrasties, būt; izturēt; panest, paciest; nostādīt, novietot; būt spēkā; ieturēt kursu; izmaksāt

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  • 14 fit

    I 1. [fit] adjective
    1) (in good health: I am feeling very fit.) vesels; mundrs
    2) (suitable; correct for a particular purpose or person: a dinner fit for a king.) piemērots; atbilstošs
    2. noun
    (the right size or shape for a particular person, purpose etc: Your dress is a very good fit.) (apģērba) piegulēšana; piestāvēšana
    3. verb
    past tense, past participle fitted -)
    1) (to be the right size or shape (for someone or something): The coat fits (you) very well.) labi piegulēt; būt laikā
    2) (to be suitable for: Her speech fitted the occasion.) būt piemērotam/atbilstošam
    3) (to put (something) in position: You must fit a new lock on the door.) piemērot; pielāgot; pielaikot
    4) (to supply with; to equip with: She fitted the cupboard with shelves.) apgādāt
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    - fitter
    - fitting     4. noun
    1) (something, eg a piece of furniture, which is fixed, especially in a house etc: kitchen fittings.) piederumi; ietaises
    2) (the trying-on of a dress etc and altering to make it fit: I am having a fitting for my wedding-dress tomorrow.) pielaikošana
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    - fit out
    - see/think fit     II [fit] noun
    1) (a sudden attack of illness, especially epilepsy: She suffers from fits.) lēkme
    2) (something which happens as suddenly as this: a fit of laughter/coughing.) lēkme
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    lēkme; uzplūdums; sēža; būt piemērotam; būt laikā, labi piegulēt; piedienēties, pieklāties; piemērot, pielāgot; pielāgoties, piemēroties; pielaikot; apgādāt; montēt, uzstādīt; gatavot; atbilstošs, piemērots; pienācīgs; spējīgs, derīgs; mundrs, vesels; gatavs

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  • 15 lie

    I 1. noun
    (a false statement made with the intention of deceiving: It would be a lie to say I knew, because I didn't.) meli
    2. verb
    (to say etc something which is not true, with the intention of deceiving: There's no point in asking her - she'll just lie about it.) melot
    II present participle - lying; verb
    1) (to be in or take a more or less flat position: She went into the bedroom and lay on the bed; The book was lying in the hall.) gulēt
    2) (to be situated; to be in a particular place etc: The farm lay three miles from the sea; His interest lies in farming.) atrasties; būt izvietotam
    3) (to remain in a certain state: The shop is lying empty now.) palikt (noteiktā stāvoklī)
    4) ((with in) (of feelings, impressions etc) to be caused by or contained in: His charm lies in his honesty.) atrasties; būt ietvertam
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    - lie down
    - lie in
    - lie in wait for
    - lie in wait
    - lie low
    - lie with
    - take lying down
    * * *
    meli; novietojums, stāvoklis; miga, midzenis, ala; melot; gulēt; atrasties, būt izvietotam; būt mānīgam

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  • 16 persist

    [pə'sist]
    (to keep doing, thinking etc in spite of opposition or difficulty; to continue asking, persuading etc: It will not be easy but you will succeed if you persist; He didn't want to tell her, but she persisted (in asking).) būt neatlaidīgam; neatkāpties
    - persistently
    - persistence
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    neatkāpties, būt neatlaidīgam, neatlaidīgi censties; eksistēt, pastāvēt

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  • 17 to do with

    1) ((with have) to have dealings with: I never had anything to do with the neighbours.) būt kopīgam ar
    2) ((with have) to be involved in, especially to be (partly) responsible for: Did you have anything to do with her death?) būt saistītam ar
    3) ((with have) to be connected with: Has this decision anything to do with what I said yesterday?) būt saistībā ar
    4) ((with be or have) to be about or concerned with: This letter is/has to do with Bill's plans for the summer.) attiekties uz
    5) ((with have) to be the concern of: I'm sorry, but that question has nothing to do with me; What has that (got) to do with him?) attiekties uz

    English-Latvian dictionary > to do with

  • 18 feel

    [fi:l]
    past tense, past participle - felt; verb
    1) (to become aware of (something) by the sense of touch: She felt his hand on her shoulder.) []just
    2) (to find out the shape, size, texture etc of something by touching, usually with the hands: She felt the parcel carefully.) []taustīt
    3) (to experience or be aware of (an emotion, sensation etc): He felt a sudden anger.) izjust
    4) (to think (oneself) to be: She feels sick; How does she feel about her work?) justies
    5) (to believe or consider: She feels that the firm treated her badly.) uzskatīt
    •
    - feeling
    - feel as if / as though
    - feel like
    - feel one's way
    - get the feel of
    * * *
    tauste; sajūta; izjūta; taustīt; taustīties; sajust; just; izjust; justies, būt; radīt sajūtu; uzskatīt; just vēlēšanos

    English-Latvian dictionary > feel

  • 19 insult

    1. verb
    (to treat (a person) rudely or contemptuously: He insulted her by telling her she was not only ugly but stupid too.) apvainot; aizvainot
    2. noun
    ((a) comment or action that insults: She took it as an insult that he did not shake hands with her.) apvainojums; aizvainojums
    * * *
    apvainojums, aizvainojums; asinsizplūdums, insults; aizvainot, apvainot

    English-Latvian dictionary > insult

  • 20 place

    [pleis] 1. noun
    1) (a particular spot or area: a quiet place in the country; I spent my holiday in various different places.) vieta
    2) (an empty space: There's a place for your books on this shelf.) [] vieta
    3) (an area or building with a particular purpose: a market-place.) laukums; vieta
    4) (a seat (in a theatre, train, at a table etc): He went to his place and sat down.) vieta; sēdvieta
    5) (a position in an order, series, queue etc: She got the first place in the competition; I lost my place in the queue.) vieta
    6) (a person's position or level of importance in society etc: You must keep your secretary in her place.) vieta; stāvoklis
    7) (a point in the text of a book etc: The wind was blowing the pages of my book and I kept losing my place.) lasāmā vieta
    8) (duty or right: It's not my place to tell him he's wrong.) pienākums; tiesības
    9) (a job or position in a team, organization etc: He's got a place in the team; He's hoping for a place on the staff.) [] vieta; darbs
    10) (house; home: Come over to my place.) mājas
    11) ((often abbreviated to Pl. when written) a word used in the names of certain roads, streets or squares.) (īsa) iela, laukums
    12) (a number or one of a series of numbers following a decimal point: Make the answer correct to four decimal places.) decimāldaļa
    2. verb
    1) (to put: He placed it on the table; He was placed in command of the army.) novietot; iecelt
    2) (to remember who a person is: I know I've seen her before, but I can't quite place her.) atpazīt; atsaukt atmiņā (sakarību)
    •
    - go places
    - in the first
    - second place
    - in place
    - in place of
    - out of place
    - put oneself in someone else's place
    - put someone in his place
    - put in his place
    - take place
    - take the place of
    * * *
    vieta; izvietot, novietot, iela, laukums; vieta; sēdvieta; dzīvesvieta, māja; apdzīvota vieta; lauku māja, lauku māja ar apkaimi, īpašums; amats, darbs; sabiedrībā, stāvoklis; godalgota vieta; vieta; likt; nolikt; iecelt, iekārtot; ieguldīt; izdarīt, veikt; ierindot, klasificēt

    English-Latvian dictionary > place

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