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imperative — [[t]ɪmpe̱rətɪv[/t]] imperatives 1) ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ If it is imperative that something is done, that thing is extremely important and must be done. [FORMAL] It was imperative that he act as naturally as possible... That s why it is… … English dictionary
be sure usu. in imperative — do not fail. → sure … English new terms dictionary
get stuffed usu. in imperative Brit. — get stuffed usu. in imperative Brit. informal said to express dismissal or contempt. → stuff … English new terms dictionary
depart — v 1. leave, go away, go off, be off, (usu. imperative) Inf. beat it, Inf. run along, Inf. scram, Inf. buzz along, (usu. imperative) Inf. buzz off, Inf. make oneself scarce, Inf. shove off, Sl. split, Sl. cut out, Brit. Si. bugger off, Sl. vamoose … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
put a sock in it — (slang; usu imperative) To become silent, stop talking • • • Main Entry: ↑sock * * * put a sock in it informal phrase used for telling someone in a rude way to be quiet Thesaurus: ways of telling someone to stop talking or to be quiet … Useful english dictionary
fire away — intransitive verb : to begin speech and proceed with it rapidly useless to fire away with a lot of details F.L.Mott * * * fire away (usu imperative; informal) 1. To go ahead 2. To begin • • • Main Entry: ↑fire * * * ˌfire a ˈ … Useful english dictionary
behave — v 1.(all of oneself) deport, demean, conduct, comport, acquit; carry, bear; manage, govern, regulate. 2. act, perform, function, operate, run, work; respond, comply, adjust, conform. 3.(all usu. imperative) obey, mind, mind one s p s and q s; fly … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
beware — v 1.(usu. imperative) be careful, take heed, mind, watch out, look out. 2. be cautious, be wary, be on one s guard; keep out of harm s way, take precautions, be on the safe side, be prepared, think twice, count the cost; look before one leaps, be … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
lay — I v 1. put, place, set, rest, Inf. stick, leave, park, plant; set down, seat, settle; incline, lean. 2. drop, floor, lay low, prostrate; fell, knock or cut or strike down, sink. 3. lodge, submit, present, prefer, bring forward. 4. repose, impute … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
leave — I v 1. quit, depart, go away, go along, take one’s leave, take leave; part, part company, separate from, go, go out, be off, get off, exit, make an exit, make off, be gone; push off, shove off, Inf. hightail it, Inf. buzz along, Inf. (both usu.… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
stand — v 1. rise, rise to one s feet, get up; remain upright, hold oneself erect, be vertical. 2. set upright, place on end, upend; set, position, place, put. 3.(usu. imperative) halt, stop, pause, come to a halt or standstill. 4. last, continue on,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
