modify
/ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/
/ˈmɑː.dɪ-/
verb [ T ]
LANGUAGE
2.
SPECIALIZED
If a word or phrase modifies another word or phrase used with it, it limits or adds to its
meaning
In the sentence 'She ran quickly', the adverb 'quickly' modifies the verb 'ran'.
overcome
/ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/
/ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
verb overcame , overcome
DEAL WITH
1. [ I or T ] to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something
Juventus overcame Ajax in a thrilling match.
to overcome difficulties/obstacles/problems/resistance
Eventually she managed to overcome her shyness in class.
Twenty thousand demonstrators sang "We shall overcome" as they marched through Washington today.
overcome
/ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/
/ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
verb overcame , overcome
UNABLE TO ACT
2. [ T usually passive ] to prevent someone from being able to act or think in the usual way
They were overcome by fumes from the fire and had to be carried out of their houses.
Overcome with/by emotion, she found herself unable to speak for a few minutes.
present
/prɪˈzent/
verb [ T ]
GIVE
1. to give, provide or make known
The winners were presented with medals.
The letter presented the family with a problem that would be difficult to solve.
The documentary presented us with a balanced view of the issue.
He presented the report to his colleagues at the meeting.
The classroom presented a cheerful busy atmosphere to the visitors (= appeared to them to have this) .
The school is presenting (= performing) 'West Side Story' as its end-of-term production.
present
/prɪˈzent/
verb [ T ]
INTRODUCE
2. UK to introduce a television or radio show
She presents the late-night news.
3.
FORMAL
to introduce a person
May I present Professor Carter?
Later on I'd like to present you to the headteacher.
4.
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