| Phrase (phrase) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Phrase |
| [F., fr. L.
phrasis diction, phraseology, Gr. (?), fr. (?) to speak.] |
A brief expression, sometimes a single word,
but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or
being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial
phrase.
A short, pithy expression; especially, one
which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as,
to err is human.
A mode or form of speech; the manner or
style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression.
A short clause or portion of
a period.
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| Phrase (phrase) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Phrase |
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To express in words,
or in peculiar words] to call; to style.
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| Phrase (phrase) |
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| v. i. | |
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| Phrase |
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To
use proper or fine phrases.
To group notes into phrases;
as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n.,
4.
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