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crisis was that in 1649 the king was beheaded.’ ‘The anti-smoking campaign has produced
excellent results.’
effect (on sb/sth)
= a change in condition that is caused by something: ‘The drug had no effect on
him.’ (= there was no change in his condition) ‘Wine always has an effect on me - it makes me
want to sing.’
retire
After just two months he retired and went to work for a smaller company.
After just two months he resigned and went to work for a smaller company.
retire
= leave your job at the end of your working life, usually because you have reached a
particular age: ‘In the UK, men usually retire at the age of 65 and women at 60.’ ‘If you retire
early, you won’t get your full pension.’
resign
= leave your job because you do not like it, because you have found a better one, etc: ‘If she
doesn’t get a salary increase, she’s going to resign.’
return
She returned back after half an hour.
She returned after half an hour.
When is he going to return back the money he owes you?
When is he going to return the money he owes you?
Return
contains the meaning ‘back’: ‘He had to return to India to look after his mother.’ ‘He’s left
a note asking you to return the book he lent you.’
revenge
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One day these innocent victims must be revenged.
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