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Meanings of captive in English
Synonyms
Examples for "wrapped"
Examples for "wrapped"
1
Remove from heat; set wrapped brisket aside to rest about 10 minutes.
2
The family members found the bodies of her children wrapped in blankets.
3
Outside of 14B, she found a present wrapped in shiny silver paper.
4
He wrapped the child in the sheepskin and went into the stable.
5
The new deal is due to be wrapped in Copenhagen by December.
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Main outcome measures: Primary outcome Surgical treatment of recurrence with curative intent.
2
On neither occasion had the intent been to promote my good health.
3
Results: Initial course of radiation was radical in intent for all patients.
4
However Apple brand intent among Australians remained relatively steady over the year.
5
However, some actions are clear as daylight in their intent and impact.
1
He seemed absorbed in deep thought while he analysed the new situation.
2
Their market share has largely been absorbed by the large U.S. banks.
3
Perhaps you've absorbed enough information for now and need to switch off?
4
Hindu Javanese, first settlers in Borneo; kingdoms founded by; absorbed by Malays
5
In sooth the Infidels are absorbed in pride, in contention with thee.
1
A couple of minutes later he was completely engrossed in the game.
2
John sat to Barbara's left, completely engrossed in the ongoing legal discussion.
3
William lay on the floor of the barn, engrossed in a book.
4
My father had been engrossed in his cake and was clearly lost.
5
He was very much a loner, and completely engrossed in his work.
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Youth enwrapped them; the song of Phaethon announced passion requited, love attained.
2
And his fond arms enwrapped her in joy too deep for words.
3
So enwrapped was she in memories that William had to touch her.
4
Willy sat enwrapped in his own thoughts, not having heard a note.
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Everything was in shadow, just as her every thought was similarly enwrapped.
Usage of captive in English
1
Watch how South African captive bred animals feed the Asian tiger trade
2
If Lord Asriel's held captive now, it might help set him free.
3
Remember, six months ago we managed to take one of them captive?'
4
You're a captive and the rules are specific regarding prisoners of war.
5
The animal was the largest in the captive herd, probably the leader.
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I never thought we'd need to keep anyone captive at Omega Point.
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A French journalist also joined the list of those being held captive.
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But the group is still holding 23 captive soldiers and police officers.
9
Luxembourg in favor of the poor captive, and succeeded to my wishes.
10
They've got a captive society, Jagger said in an interview in May.
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And in the eyes of his beautiful captive he read the answer.
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The captive VenHold crewmembers seemed a more likely source of viable information.
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Then for years, her mind and body were taken captive by Shadoath.
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A captive animal often reveals traits never recognized in the free individual.
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Facebook users will constitute a captive market and will be correspondingly exploited.
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The god Merodach was still a captive in the temple of Ashur.
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Translations for captive
Spanish
Captive through the time
Captive across language varieties
United Kingdom
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South Africa
Common
United States of America
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