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  • 71break in — verb 1. break into a conversation (Freq. 2) her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation • Syn: ↑chime in, ↑cut in, ↑put in, ↑butt in, ↑chisel in, ↑barge in …

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  • 72encroach upon — verb to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate (Freq. 1) This new colleague invades my territory The neighbors intrude on your privacy • Syn: ↑intrude on, ↑invade, ↑obtrude upon • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …

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  • 73horn in — verb search or inquire in a meddlesome way This guy is always nosing around the office • Syn: ↑intrude, ↑pry, ↑nose, ↑poke • See Also: ↑nose out (for: ↑ …

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  • 74obtrude upon — verb to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate (Freq. 1) This new colleague invades my territory The neighbors intrude on your privacy • Syn: ↑intrude on, ↑invade, ↑encroach upon • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …

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  • 75en|croach´er — en|croach «ehn KROHCH», intransitive verb. 1. to go beyond proper or usual limits; make gradual inroads on: »The sea encroached upon the shore and covered the beach. 2. to trespass upon the property or rights of another; intrude: »The invading… …

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  • 76en|croach — «ehn KROHCH», intransitive verb. 1. to go beyond proper or usual limits; make gradual inroads on: »The sea encroached upon the shore and covered the beach. 2. to trespass upon the property or rights of another; intrude: »The invading country… …

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  • 77Encroach — En*croach , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Encroached}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Encroaching}.] [OF. encrochier to perch, prop., to hook, fasten a hook (perh. confused with acrochier, F. accrocher, to hook, get hold of, E. accroach); pref. en (L. in) + F. croc… …

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  • 78Encroached — Encroach En*croach , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Encroached}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Encroaching}.] [OF. encrochier to perch, prop., to hook, fasten a hook (perh. confused with acrochier, F. accrocher, to hook, get hold of, E. accroach); pref. en (L. in) + F …

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  • 79Encroaching — Encroach En*croach , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Encroached}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Encroaching}.] [OF. encrochier to perch, prop., to hook, fasten a hook (perh. confused with acrochier, F. accrocher, to hook, get hold of, E. accroach); pref. en (L. in) + F …

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  • 80Granite — For other uses, see Granite (disambiguation). Granite Igneous Rock Granite containing potassium feldspar, plagioclase feldspar, quartz, and biotite and/or amphibole Composi …

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