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Turn

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convertverb(transitive) To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.
playverb(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
twistnounA twisting force.
bitnoun(mathematics, computing) A binary digit, generally represented as a 1 or 0.
actnoun(countable) An instance of a certain standardized college admissions test in the United States, originally called the American College Test.
releasenoun(software) The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.
roundnoun(physical) Of shape:
bendnoun(transitive) To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
sournounTasting of acidity.
routinenounA course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
spellnounWords or a formula supposed to have magical powers.
convinceverbTo make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
growverb(ergative) To become larger, to increase in magnitude.
crooknounA bend; turn; curve; curvature; a flexure.
reversenounOpposite, contrary; going in the opposite direction.
plownoun(American spelling) Alternative spelling of plough. [(agriculture) A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.]
wricknounA painful muscular spasm in the neck or back
turningnounThe act of one who turns (rotates or twists).
fermentnounTo react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
becomeverb(copulative, rather formal, followed by an adjective or a noun) begin to be; turn into (often with permanent states).
tournounA journey through a particular building, estate, country, etc.
win oververb(transitive, idiomatic) To persuade someone, gain someone's support, or make someone understand the truth or validity of something.
turn intoverb(idiomatic, intransitive) To transform into; become.
numbernounQuantity.
ploughnoun(agriculture) A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.

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WordDefinition
reversenounOpposite, contrary; going in the opposite direction.
turn toverbTo consult for advice or help.
bendnoun(transitive) To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
move aroundverb(intransitive) To relocate to new homes repeatedly; to not live in any one place for long.
crooknounA bend; turn; curve; curvature; a flexure.
turn intoverb(idiomatic, intransitive) To transform into; become.
twistnounA twisting force.
growverb(ergative) To become larger, to increase in magnitude.
wricknounA painful muscular spasm in the neck or back
tournounA journey through a particular building, estate, country, etc.
wrenchnounA movement that twists or pulls violently; a tug.
becomeverb(copulative, rather formal, followed by an adjective or a noun) begin to be; turn into (often with permanent states).
turn oververb(transitive, business) To generate (a certain amount of money from sales).
convertverb(transitive) To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.
sprainnounThe act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining
turn of eventsnoun(idiomatic) A deviation from the expected course of events.
releasenoun(software) The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.
win oververb(transitive, idiomatic) To persuade someone, gain someone's support, or make someone understand the truth or validity of something.
roundnoun(physical) Of shape:
convinceverbTo make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

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