Converting nouns or verbs into adjectives using the suffix -en
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brighten |
The sky will brighten when the sun comes out.
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flatten |
Flatten the boxes before putting them into the bin.
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lengthen |
I decided to lengthen my holiday by an extra couple of days.
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mistaken |
It occurred to the teacher that she might have been mistaken.
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straighten |
Straighten you tie please.
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shorten |
I need to shorten my jeans by one centimetre.
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tighten |
Tighten your seat belt please.
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toughen |
If you toughen something you make it stronger.
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awaken |
He would awaken you at 2.
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proven |
Facts are something that can be proven to be true.
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bruise |
I have a bruise on my knee.
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communicate |
I was unable to communicate with the French child.
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frequently |
Frequently, the teacher reminded the children to revise.
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privilege |
It was a great privilege to work with the artist.
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variety |
It's great that there is such a variety of fruit.
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