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1. accessible:
Examples:
• The resort is easily accessible by road, rail, and air.
• Storing customer details on computer makes them readily accessible.
easy to reach, get into, obtain, use, or talk to
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2. approach:
Examples:
• Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it.
1) n. the way to deal with something
• Michael is always very logical in his approach.
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2. approach:
Examples:
• We needs to find the best way of approaching the problem.
2) v. to deal with something
• I must tell him that I can’t loan my few savings to him, but I don’t know how to approach this topic.
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3. explore:
Examples:
• If I have time in the summer, I’d like to explore some of the less well-known area of the country.
• Let’s explore this issue / question / topic / idea more fully.
to search and discover
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4. extend:
Examples:
• The forest extends in all directions as far as the eye can see.
1) (to cause ) to reach, stretch, continue; to add to in order to make bigger or longer
• We have planned to extend our publishing of children’s books.
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4. extend:
Examples:
• I should like to extend my thanks to you for your kindness.
2) to offer or give
• The bank has agreed to extend us money to buy our house.
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5.in addition (to):
Examples:
• The hotel itself can accommodate 80 guests, and in addition, there are several apartments.
• In addition to apples you asked for, I bought you some oranges.
besides; furthermore; used when adding another fact to what has already mentioned
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6. issue:
Examples:
• The need for more staff is not at issue, but finding suitable people has not been an easy job.
• Don’t worry about who will do it—that’s just a side issue.
a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about
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7. play a role:
Examples:
• She plays the leading role in a television show.
•Does religion have a role to play in society today?
play a part in a play; take part in and make changes happen
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8. source:
Examples:
• Oranges are a good source of vitamin C.
• Experts are trying to find /locate the source of the pollution in the water supply.
the place sth. comes from or start at, or the cause of sth.
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9. spread out:
Examples:
• We spread the picnic rug out on the ground , and sat down to eat.
• The suburbs spread out for miles to either side of the city.
to cover or stretch over a large area
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10. take over:
Examples:
• This firm has taken over three companies this year.
• I’ve asked my assistant to take over preparing the reports.
to take control of something