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verb

Definition of returnsnext
present tense third-person singular of return
1
as in restores
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place when I'm done reading a book, I always return it to the very shelf I got it from

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2
as in yields
to produce as revenue this technology stock is expected to return a healthy profit

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3
as in responds
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction when I asked him to sit down to dinner, he returned that he would come when he was good and ready

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as in reverts
to go back to a previous and usually lower state or level vowed to do anything to keep the recovering alcoholic from returning to his dissolute ways

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returns

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noun

plural of return
1
as in responses
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question I was moved by my grandfather's lengthy return to my casual question about his experiences in the Vietnam War

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2
as in proceeds
the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received the return on each unit sold has increased since we streamlined the production process

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  1. responds
  2. responses
  3. pays
  4. gives
  5. provides
Verb
  • During the fair, the city responds with an impressive array of exhibitions, with all its museums, foundations, and galleries collaborating to reflect the city’s artistic vibrancy.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • As a slew of singles seeking shallow, at-sea connections boards the boat, the team responds to several Singles Week emergencies.
    Claire Franken, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of responds
Noun
  • But further Israeli military operations since then have prompted escalatory Iranian military responses, forcing the conflict back out of the shadows.
    Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The post resonated mightily with his fellow artists, triggering responses from HARDY, Breland, Carly Pearce and Bailey Zimmerman.
    Melinda Newman, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of responses
Verb
  • Being in a city during a once-on-a-lifetime aurora display, particularly while a comet pays the inner solar system a visit, is to be avoided.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The same's true for a recent college graduate with W-2 income, who pays student loan interest.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of pays
Verb
  • After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Proposition 135 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that gives the Legislature more authority to determine the length of a state of emergency and new power to shape what a governor can do during that time.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gives
Verb
  • This earlier screening age provides an opportunity for doctors to catch cancer sooner, particularly in high-risk groups.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This voluntary tool provides guidance for disclosures on governance, strategy, risk and impact management as well as metrics and targets.
    Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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