alienates

verb

Definition of alienatesnext
present tense third-person singular of alienate
1
as in infuriates
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring her changed position on the issue surprised and alienated many of her supporters

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2
as in cedes
to give over the legal possession or ownership of landowners have a right to alienate their right of ownership—in other words, they can sell the land if they want to

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  1. conveys
  2. assigns
  3. lends
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  • Hiring managers may see it as a red flag that conveys a lack of independence and professional maturity in the Gen Z candidates.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of conveys
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  • When leadership offers employees flexibility—like personalized schedules or opportunities for career development—and assigns tasks with a clear purpose, employees are often more engaged and motivated, boosting organizational performance.
    Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Philosopher David Chalmers assigns a greater than 25 percent credence to the idea that generative AI systems might reasonably be called conscious by the year 2032.
    Michelle Weber, Longreads, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of assigns
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  • Burton’s commendable willingness to try anything on camera lends itself easily to jazzy montages showcasing his spectacular stunt-work, like log-sawing, scuba diving and, most dangerously, burying himself under a massive pile of kissy golden retriever puppies.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The intimacy of this resort lends to the care for travelers with accessibility needs.
    Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of lends
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