Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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contract | Yes | No | Yes | No |
assure | No | No | Yes | No |
contract (noun) | assure (noun) |
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a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid | |
a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law | |
(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make |
contract (verb) | assure (verb) |
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be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something |
make or become more narrow or restricted | inform positively and with certainty and confidence |
become smaller or draw together | assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence |
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements | make a promise or commitment |
compress or concentrate | make certain of |
enter into a contractual arrangement | |
make smaller | |
squeeze or press together | |
engage by written agreement |