clash a conflict, as between opposing or irreconcilable ideas Examples Within the government, there was a clash of views There have been a number of clashes between police in riot gear and demonstrators
clash n. —a conflict, as between opposing or irreconcilable ideas Examples • Within the government, there was a clash of views. • There have been a number of clashes between police in riot gear and demonstrators
soar ascend suddenly above the normal or usual level Examples The temperature in the south will soar to 40oC
soar v. — ascend suddenly above the normal or usual level Examples • The temperature in the south will soar to 40ºC
root for support Example She is being rooted for by friends in her effort to surmount the tragedy;
root for — support Example • She is being rooted for by friends in her effort to surmount the tragedy;
portray depict or describe in words Example Dickens portrays his characters to the life. The book portrays life long ago
portray v. — depict or describe in words Example • Dickens portrays his characters to the life. • The book portrays life long ago
trace to have origins; be traceable Example They traced the criminal to a house in the city. The custom traces to the time of the warring States
trace to — have origins; be traceable Example • They traced the criminal to a house in the city. • The custom traces to the time of the Warring States