Converting nouns or verbs into adjectives using the suffix -ise
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advertise |
I want to sell my car, so I am going to advertise it in the local paper.
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capitalise
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You should always capitalise the first letter of the first word in a sentence.
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finalise
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It took a while to finalise her piece, but in the end she was pleased with it.
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equalise
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fertilise
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You need to add compost to your garden to fertilise the soil.
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socialise
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It is good to socialise with your friends at playtime.
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visualise
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I love to visualise the characters when I read a new book.
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apologise
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If you are unkind, you should apologise.
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categorise
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We categorise foods into nutrition groups.
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appreciate |
I would appreciate your help with this project.
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determined |
It takes a determined person to reach the top.
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explanation |
Can you write an explanation for how you worked it out?
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language |
The TV censor cut out the bad language.
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temperature |
The temperature in the desert was over 40 degrees.
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