Dictionary of Quotes

Quotes :

1. undergird Definition: (verb) Make secure underneath. Synonyms: brace up. Usage: We need to undergird the ship if we hope to keep it from breaking apart in this violent storm. Discuss


2. fecundity Definition: (noun) The quality of something that causes or assists healthy growth. Synonyms: fruitfulness. Usage: The island is famous for its fecundity and exports tropical fruits to countries around the globe. Discuss


3. overplay Definition: (verb) Exaggerate one's acting. Synonyms: ham. Usage: The audience groaned as the actor overplayed his grief, beating his chest and wailing to the heavens. Discuss


4. billow Definition: (verb) Rise up as if in waves. Synonyms: wallow. Usage: Smoke from the burning building billowed up into the sky, obscuring the sun. Discuss