gratification |
amends |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between gratification and amends
is that
gratification is the act of gratifying, or pleasing, either the mind, the taste, or the appetite; as, the gratification of the palate, of the appetites, of the senses, of the desires, of the heart while
amends is compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation.
As a verb amends is
third-person singular of amend.
mortification |
sorrow |
Related terms |
Mortification is a related term of sorrow.
As nouns the difference between mortification and sorrow
is that
mortification is the act of mortifying while
sorrow is (uncountable) unhappiness, woe.
As a verb sorrow is
to feel or express grief.
obtain |
come_by |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between obtain and come_by
is that
obtain is to get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way while
come_by is to obtain; to get, especially by chance or involuntarily.
In intransitive terms the difference between obtain and come_by
is that
obtain is to exist or be the case; to hold true, be in force while
come_by is to come near to; to pass; to visit.
As an interjection come_by is
a command to a sheepdog to move clockwise around the sheep.
cessation |
ease |
Related terms |
Cessation is a related term of ease.
As nouns the difference between cessation and ease
is that
cessation is (formal) a ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final while
ease is the state of being comfortable or free from stress.
As a verb ease is
to free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.
recount |
recapitulate |
Related terms |
Recount is a related term of recapitulate.
As verbs the difference between recount and recapitulate
is that
recount is to tell over; to relate in detail; to recite; to tell or narrate the particulars of or
recount can be to count or reckon again while
recapitulate is to summarize or repeat in concise form.
As a noun recount
is retelling, narration, rendering or
recount can be a counting again, as of votes.
column |
succession |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between column and succession
is that
column is a solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration while
succession is an act of following in sequence.
set |
connive |
Related terms |
Set is a related term of connive.
As a numeral set
is seven.
As a verb connive is
to cooperate with others secretly in order to commit a crime; to collude.
disarming |
pleasing |
Related terms |
Disarming is a related term of pleasing.
As verbs the difference between disarming and pleasing
is that
disarming is while
pleasing is .
As an adjective pleasing is
agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.
As a noun pleasing is
pleasure or satisfaction, as in the phrase "to my pleasing".
efficiency |
readiness |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between efficiency and readiness
is that
efficiency is the extent to which time is well used for the intended task while
readiness is the state or degree of being ready.
intend |
conceive |
Synonyms |
Intend is a synonym of conceive.
As verbs the difference between intend and conceive
is that
intend is to fix the mind upon (something to be accomplished); be intent upon; mean; design; plan; purpose while
conceive is to develop an idea; to form in the mind; to plan; to devise; to originate.
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