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Look after

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To take care of someone or something, ensuring their needs are met and they are safe.
3. Meaning in Persian
مراقبت کردن / نگهداری کردن

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Identify

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Identify means to recognize, name, or establish the identity of someone or something.
It can also mean to determine or point out specific characteristics or features.
3️⃣ Meaning in Persian (فارسی):
شناسایی کردن، تشخیص دادن، مشخص کردن

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Signpost

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A sign at the side of a road showing directions or distances.
(figurative) Something that gives guidance, indication, or direction.
Verb:
To indicate or guide clearly by using signs or signals.
3. Meaning in Persian
Noun: تابلو راهنما / نشانه راه / علامت راهنمایی
Verb: راهنمایی کردن / نشانه‌گذاری کردن

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Socialization

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Meaning in English: Learning to interact with others and follow social norms
Meaning in Persian: جامعه‌پذیری / اجتماعی شدن

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A case in point is

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Meaning in English: An example that clearly illustrates a point
Meaning in Persian: نمونه‌ی بارز / مثال واضح

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An illustration of this is

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A phrase used to introduce an example that explains or clarifies something
Meaning in Persian: نمونه‌ای از این است / برای روشن کردن مثال

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Chunk

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A piece or part of something, often large or thick
Meaning in Persian: تکه / قطعه / بخش

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Move away

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To leave a place or distance oneself from something
Meaning in Persian: دور شدن / جابه‌جا شدن

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Affordable

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Not too expensive; reasonably priced

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Constantly

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Happening very often or all the time, without long breaks
Meaning in Persian: دائماً / به طور مداوم

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Patrifocal

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Describing a family or social system in which the father or a male figure is the central and most important authority
Meaning in Persian: پدرمحور / پدرسالار

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Offspring

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A person’s child or an animal’s young
Meaning in Persian: فرزند / نسل / بچه

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Debt

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Money that you owe to someone or an organization
Meaning in Persian: بدهی / قرض

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Accumulate

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To collect or gather something over time
Meaning in Persian: جمع کردن / انباشتن

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Mortgage

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Noun: A loan you take from a bank to buy a house, usually paid back over many years
Verb: To borrow money to buy a house, using the house as security
Meaning in Persian:
Noun: وام مسکن / رهن
Verb: رهن دادن / گرفتن وام مسکن

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Take the Strain away

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to remove pressure, tension, or difficulty.
فشار یا استرس را کم کردن / بار را سبک کردن

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Dramatically

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In a very noticeable, sudden, or extreme way
Meaning in Persian: به طور چشمگیر / به شکل قابل توجه

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Couple with

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To combine with something else, often causing an effect or result
Meaning in Persian: همراه با / در کنار هم قرار گرفتن

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Wealth

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A large amount of money, valuable possessions, or resources
Meaning in Persian: ثروت / دارایی / سرمایه
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Ownership

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The state or fact of having legal rights or control over something
Meaning in Persian: مالکیت / دارایی

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Scarce

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Rare, hard to find, or insufficient in quantity
Meaning in Persian: کمیاب / نایاب / کم

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Take over

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To assume control, responsibility, or ownership of something
Meaning in Persian: کنترل یا مسئولیت چیزی را به دست گرفتن / تصاحب کردن

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Reside

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To live in a particular place or have one’s home somewhere
Meaning in Persian: ساکن بودن / اقامت داشتن

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Myth

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A traditional story, often involving gods or supernatural events; a widely held but false belief
Meaning in Persian: افسانه / داستان ساختگی / باور

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Shrink
To become smaller in size, amount, or value Meaning in Persian: کوچک شدن / کاهش یافتن
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Nobility
The quality of being noble in character The social class of people with high rank, titles, or hereditary privileges Meaning in Persian: نجابت / بزرگواری طبقهٔ اشراف / نجیب‌زادگان
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Clergy
The body of people ordained for religious duties, especially in Christian churches Meaning in Persian: روحانیون / کشیشان / هیئت مذهبی
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Housemaid
A woman employed to clean and take care of a house Meaning in Persian: خدمتکار زن / خادم خانگی
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Butler
A man employed to manage the household staff and serve the household, especially in a large house Meaning in Persian: سرخانه‌دار / پیش‌خدمت ارشد
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Stable hand
A person employed to take care of horses in a stable Meaning in Persian: اسب‌بان / کارگر اصطبل
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Nanny
A person, usually a woman, employed to care for children in a household Meaning in Persian: پرستار کودک / مربی بچه
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Instill
To gradually introduce an idea, attitude, or feeling into someone’s mind Meaning in Persian: القا کردن / به تدریج آموزش دادن
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Occurrence
An event or something that happens Meaning in Persian: وقوع / رویداد / حادثه
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Charitable
Generous in giving help or money to those in need; kind and forgiving Meaning in Persian: خیرخواه / نیکوکار / بخشنده
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Ragged
Worn out, torn, or in bad condition; uneven or rough in appearance Meaning in Persian: کهنه و پاره / ژولیده / نامنظم
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Rife
Widespread or very common, often something undesirable Meaning in Persian: شایع / فراوان / پررواج
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Sweep
To clean a surface by brushing away dirt or dust Noun: The act of sweeping; a wide movement or range Meaning in Persian: Verb: جارو کردن / پاک کردن Noun: جارو کردن / حرکت گسترده
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Erode
To gradually wear away, destroy, or weaken something Meaning in Persian: فرسایش یافتن / تحلیل رفتن / ضعیف کردن
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Cohabit
To live together and share a home, usually as a couple, without being married Meaning in Persian: با هم زندگی کردن / هم‌خانه شدن (معمولاً بدون ازدواج رسمی)
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Foster
Verb: To encourage the development of something; to take care of a child temporarily Adjective: Relating to children cared for temporarily by someone other than their parents Meaning in Persian: Verb: پرورش دادن / تشویق کردن / به سرپرستی گرفتن موقت Adjective: پرورشی / سرپرستی موقت
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Fragment
A small part broken off or separated from something Verb: To break or separate into pieces Meaning in Persian: Noun: تکه / قطعه / خرده Verb: شکستن / خرد کردن
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Dominant
Most powerful, important, or influential; controlling Meaning in Persian: غالب / مسلط / برتر
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Cornerstone
The most important part or foundation of something Meaning in Persian: سنگ بنای اصلی / پایه و اساس
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Blur
Noun: Something that is unclear or difficult to see Verb: To make something unclear or less distinct Meaning in Persian: Noun: لکه مبهم / چیزی که واضح نیست Verb: تار کردن / مبهم کردن
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More Liable to
More likely to بیشتر در معرض چیزی قرار گرفتن
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Equivalent
Equal in value, amount, function, or meaning Noun: Something that is equal or comparable to something else Meaning in Persian: Adjective: معادل / برابر / هم‌ارزش Noun: معادل / چیز برابر یا مشابه
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Comprise
To consist of or be made up of something Meaning in Persian: شامل بودن / تشکیل شدن از
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Overwhelmingly
To a very great degree; mostly or predominantly Meaning in Persian: به طور غالب / به شدت / اکثراً
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Abusive
Using harmful, insulting, or offensive language or behavior; causing physical or emotional harm Meaning in Persian: توهین‌آمیز / آزاردهنده / خشونت‌آمیز
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Transitory
Lasting for only a short time; temporary Meaning in Persian: موقتی / گذرا / کوتاه‌مدت
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Boom
A sudden increase, growth, or success; a loud deep sound Verb: To grow rapidly or make a loud deep sound Meaning in Persian: Noun: رونق / شکوفایی / صدای بلند Verb: رونق گرفتن / شکوفا شدن / صدای مهیب ایجاد کردن
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Aside
To one side; away from the main action or focus Noun: A remark or comment made quietly, not meant for everyone to hear Meaning in Persian: Adverb: کنار / به یک طرف Noun: سخن حاشیه‌ای / گفته کوتاه کنار صحبت اصلی
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Disproportionate
Too large or too small in comparison to something else; not balanced or fair Meaning in Persian: نامتناسب / نابرابر / بی‌اندازه
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Liberate
To set someone or something free from control, restriction, or oppression Meaning in Persian: آزاد کردن / رهایی بخشیدن
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Demographic
Related to the structure of populations (age, gender, income, etc.) Noun: A particular group within a population Meaning in Persian: Adjective: جمعیتی / وابسته به آمار جمعیت Noun: گروه جمعیتی / قشر
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