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1 lukewarm
['lu:kwo:m]1) (slightly warm: lukewarm water.) lunken2) ((of eg interest, support etc) not very enthusiastic.) valen* * *['lu:kwo:m]1) (slightly warm: lukewarm water.) lunken2) ((of eg interest, support etc) not very enthusiastic.) valen
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support — I n. 1) to give, lend, offer, provide; pledge support 2) to enlist, line up, mobilize, round up support for 3) to derive, draw, get, receive support from 4) to gain, get, win support for 5) to have the support of 6) ardent, complete, firm, solid … Combinatory dictionary
support — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 help and encouragement ADJECTIVE ▪ complete, full, total ▪ firm, solid, strong ▪ The candidate enjoys the firm support of local industry … Collocations dictionary
lukewarm — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from luke lukewarm + warm; probably akin to Old High German lāo lukewarm more at lee Date: 14th century 1. moderately warm ; tepid 2. lacking conviction ; halfhearted < gave them only lukewarm support > •… … New Collegiate Dictionary
lukewarm — luke|warm [ luk,wɔrm ] adjective 1. ) not hot or cold enough to be enjoyable: a cup of lukewarm coffee 2. ) not very enthusiastic or interested: Involvement in the war has received only lukewarm support … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
lukewarm — UK [ˌluːkˈwɔː(r)m] / US [ˈlukˌwɔrm] adjective 1) not hot or cold enough to be enjoyable a cup of lukewarm coffee 2) not very enthusiastic or interested Involvement in the war has received only lukewarm support … English dictionary
lukewarm — adj. VERBS ▪ be, feel, seem ADVERB ▪ rather ▪ only ▪ His reaction was only lukewarm … Collocations dictionary
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