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I)Advise
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

ad • vise
BrE / ədvaɪz /
NAmE / ədvaɪz /
verb

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1 [ intransitive ,  transitive ] to tell sb what you think they should do in a particular situation
~ (sb) against sth/against doing sth I would strongly advise against going out on your own.
~ sb Her mother was away and couldn't advise her.
~ sth I'd advise extreme caution.
+ speech ‘Get there early,’ she advised (them).
~ sb to do sth Police are advising people to stay at home.
I'd advise you not to tell him.
~ that… They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times.
( BrE also ) They advise that a passport should be carried with you at all times.
it is advised that… It is strongly advised that you take out insurance.
~ doing sth I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August.
see also ill-advised , well advised
2 [ intransitive ,  transitive ] to give sb help and information on a subject that you know a lot about
~ (sb) on/about sth/about doing sth We employ an expert to advise on new technology.
She advises the government on environmental issues.
~ (sb) what, which, whether, etc… The pharmacist will advise which medicines are safe to take.
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action.
3 [ transitive ] ( formal ) to officially tell sb sth
inform
~ sb of sth Please advise us of any change of address.
~ sb when, where, how, etc… I will contact you later to advise you when to come.
~ sb that… I regret to advise you that the course is now full.


II)Ask
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

ask verb, noun
BrE / ɑsk /
NAmE / æsk /

verb

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question
1 [ intransitive ,  transitive ] to say or write sth in the form of a question, in order to get information
How old are you—if you don't mind me/my asking ?
~ about sb/sth He asked about her family.
~ sth Can I ask a question ?
Did you ask the price?
+ speech ‘Where are you going?’ she asked.
~ sb + speech ‘Are you sure?’ he asked her.
~ sb sth She asked the students their names.
I often get asked that!
~ sb (about sth) The interviewer asked me about my future plans.
~ where, what, etc… He asked where I lived.
~ sb where, what, etc… I had to ask the teacher what to do next.
I was asked if/whether I could drive.
  You cannot say ‘ask to sb’: I asked to my friend what had happened.  
request
2 [ transitive ] to tell sb that you would like them to do sth or that you would like sth to happen
~ sb to do sth All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire.
Eric asked me to marry him.
~ whether, what, etc… I asked whether they could change my ticket.
~ sb whether, what, etc… She asked me if I would give her English lessons.
~ that… ( formal ) She asked that she be kept informed of developments.
( BrE also ) She asked that she should be kept informed.
3 [ intransitive ,  transitive ] to say that you would like sb to give you sth
~ for sth to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation
I am writing to ask for some information about courses.
~ sth Why don't you ask his advice?
~ sb for sth Why don't you ask him for his advice?
~ sth of sb Can I ask a favour of you?
~ sb sth Can I ask you a favour?  
permission
4 [ transitive ] to request permission to do sth
~ to do sth Did you ask to use the car?
I asked to see the manager.
~ if, whether, etc… I'll ask if it's all right to park here.
~ sb if, whether, etc… She asked her boss whether she could have the day off.  
invite
5 [ transitive ] to invite sb
~ sb (+ adv./prep.) They've asked me to dinner.
I didn't ask them in (= to come into the house) .
We must ask the neighbours round (= to our house) .
~ sb to do sth She's asked him to come to the party.  
money
6 [ transitive ] ~ sth (for sth) to request a particular amount of money for sth that you are selling
He's asking £2 000 for the car.
How much were they asking for their house?  
expect/demand
7 [ transitive ] to expect or demand sth
~ sth I know I'm asking a great deal.
~ sth of sb You're asking too much of him.
~ sth to do sth I know it's asking a lot to expect them to win again.

ask for it ( informal ) to deserve sth bad that happens to you or that sb does to you
‘You shouldn't have said that to her.’ ‘Well, she asked for it!’
be asking for trouble | be asking for it ( informal ) to behave in a way that is very likely to result in trouble
don't ask ( informal ) if you say don't ask to sb, you mean that you do not want to reply to their question, because it would be awkward, embarrassing, etc.
‘And what did he do then?’ ‘Don't ask!’
don't ask me ( informal ) if you say don't ask me , you mean that you do not know the answer to a question and are annoyed you have been asked
‘What will the meeting be about?’ ‘Don't ask me.’
for the asking
if you can have sth for the asking , it is very easy for you to get it if you ask for it
The job is yours for the asking.
I ask you ( informal ) if you say I ask you , you are expressing disapproval, shock or anger about sth/sb
He told me I had to work late on Friday night. I ask you!
if you ask me ( informal ) in my personal opinion
Their marriage was a mistake, if you ask me.

ask after sb ( BrE ) to say that you would like to know how sb is, what they are doing, etc
He always asks after you in his letters.
ask around to speak to a number of different people in order to try and get some information
I don't know of any vacancies in the company but I'll ask around.
ask sb back ( especially BrE ) to invite sb to come back to your house when you are both out together
I hoped he wouldn't ask me back.
ask for sb/sth to say that you want to speak to sb or be directed to a place
When you arrive, ask for Jane.
ask sb out to invite sb to go out with you, especially as a way of starting a romantic relationship
He's too shy to ask her out.

noun

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a big ask ( informal ) a difficult thing to achieve or deal with
Beating the world champions is certainly a big ask for the team.


III,Command
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

com • mand noun, verb
BrE / kəmɑnd /
NAmE / kəmænd /

noun

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order
1 [ countable ] an order given to a person or an animal
Begin when I give the command.
You must obey the captain's commands.  
for computer
2 [ countable ] an instruction given to a computer
What is the startup command for the program?  
control
3 [ uncountable ] control and authority over a situation or a group of people
He has 1 200 men under his command.
He has command of 1 200 men.
The police arrived and took command of the situation.
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life.
He looked relaxed and totally in command of himself .
Who is in command here?
There were many disagreements over the command of the peacekeeping forces.
the chain of command
see also second in command  
in army
4 Command [ countable ] a part of an army, air force , etc. that is organized and controlled separately; a group of officers who give orders
Bomber Command  
knowledge
5 [ uncountable ,  singular ] ~ (of sth) your knowledge of sth; your ability to do or use sth, especially a language
Applicants will be expected to have (a) good command of English.

at your command
if you have a skill or an amount of sth at your command , you are able to use it well and completely
With all the words at my command, I could not express how I felt.
be at sb's command ( formal ) to be ready to obey sb
I'm at your command—what would you like me to do?
more at your wish is my command at wish   n.

verb

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order
1 [ transitive ] ( of sb in a position of authority ) to tell sb to do sth
order
~ sb to do sth He commanded his men to retreat.
~ sth She commanded the release of the prisoners.
+ speech ‘Come here!’ he commanded (them).
~ that… ( formal ) The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease.
( BrE also ) The commission commanded that work on the building should cease.  
in army
2 [ transitive ,  intransitive ] ~ (sb/sth) to be in charge of a group of people in the army, navy, etc
The troops were commanded by General Haig.  
deserve and get
3 [ transitive ,  no passive ] ( not used in the progressive tenses ) ~ sth to deserve and get sth because of the special qualities you have
to command sympathy/support
She was able to command the respect of the class.
The headlines commanded her attention.
As a top lawyer, he can expect to command a six-figure salary.  
view
4 [ transitive ,  no passive ] ( not used in the progressive tenses ) ~ sth ( formal ) to be in a position from where you can see or control sth
The hotel commands a fine view of the valley.
They built a castle commanding the river crossing.  
control
5 [ transitive ,  no passive ] ( not used in the progressive tenses ) ~ sth ( formal ) to have control of sth; to have sth available for use
The party was no longer able to command a majority in Parliament.
the power and finances commanded by the police


IV,Demand
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

de • mand noun, verb
BrE / dɪmɑnd /
NAmE / dɪmænd /

noun

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1 [ countable ] ~ (for sth/that…) a very firm request for sth; sth that sb needs
a demand for higher pay
demands that the law on gun ownership should be changed
firms attempting to meet/satisfy their customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for)
2 demands [ plural ] ~ (of sth) | ~ (on sb) things that sb/sth makes you do, especially things that are difficult, make you tired, worried, etc
the demands of children/work
Flying makes enormous demands on pilots.
She shouldn't always give in to his demands.
3 [ uncountable ,  countable ] ~ (for sth/sb) the desire or need of customers for goods or services which they want to buy or use
to meet the demand for a product
There's an increased demand for organic produce these days.
Demand is exceeding supply.

by popular demand
because a lot of people have asked for sth
By popular demand, the play will run for another week.
in demand
wanted by a lot of people
Good secretaries are always in demand.
on demand
done or happening whenever sb asks
Feed the baby on demand.
on-demand printing of books
see also supply and demand

verb

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1 to ask for sth very firmly
~ sth She demanded an immediate explanation.
~ that… The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn.
( BrE also ) They are demanding that all troops should be withdrawn.
~ to do sth I demand to see the manager.
+ speech ‘Who the hell are you?’ he demanded angrily.
2 ~ sth to need sth in order to be done successfully
This sport demands both speed and strength.

V,Desire
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

de • sire noun, verb
BrE / dɪzaɪə(r) /
NAmE / dɪzaɪər /

noun

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1 [ countable ,  uncountable ] a strong wish to have or do sth
enough money to satisfy all your desires
~ for sth a strong desire for power
~ to do sth She felt an overwhelming desire to return home.
( formal ) I have no desire (= I do not want) to discuss the matter further.
( formal ) He has expressed a desire to see you.
2 [ uncountable ,  countable ] ~ (for sb) a strong wish to have sex with sb
She felt a surge of love and desire for him.
3 [ countable ,  usually singular ] a person or thing that is wished for
When she agreed to marry him he felt he had achieved his heart's desire .

verb

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1 ( formal ) to want sth; to wish for sth
~ sth We all desire health and happiness.
The house had everything you could desire.
The dessert can be topped with cream, if desired (= if you like) .
The medicine did not achieve the desired effect .
~ (sb/sth) to do sth Fewer people desire to live in the north of the country.
2 ~ sb to be sexually attracted to sb
He still desired her.

leave a lot, much, something, etc. to be desired
to be bad or unacceptable
The service in the restaurant left a lot to be desired.


VI,Insist
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

in • sist
BrE / ɪnsɪst /
NAmE / ɪnsɪst /
verb

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1 [ intransitive ,  transitive ] to demand that sth happens or that sb agrees to do sth
I didn't really want to go but he insisted.
Stay and have lunch. I insist!
‘Please come with us.’ ‘Very well then, if you insist .’
~ on sth/sb doing sth ( formal ) She insisted on his/him wearing a suit.
~ that… He insists that she come.
( BrE also ) He insists that she should come.
2 [ intransitive ,  transitive ] to say firmly that sth is true, especially when other people do not believe you
~ on sth He insisted on his innocence.
~ (that)… He insisted (that) he was innocent.
+ speech ‘It's true,’ she insisted.

insist on/upon sth to demand sth and refuse to be persuaded to accept anything else
We insisted on a refund of the full amount.
~ doing sth They insisted upon being given every detail of the case.
insist on doing sth to continue doing sth even though other people think it is annoying
They insist on playing their music late at night.


VII,Propose
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

pro • pose
BrE / prəpəʊz /
NAmE / prəpoʊz /
verb

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suggest plan
1 [ transitive ] ( formal ) to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on
~ sth The government proposed changes to the voting system.
What would you propose?
~ that… She proposed that the book be banned.
( BrE also ) She proposed that the book should be banned.
it is proposed that… It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years.
~ doing sth He proposed changing the name of the company.
it is proposed to do sth It was proposed to pay the money from public funds.  
intend
2 [ transitive ] ( formal ) to intend to do sth
~ to do sth What do you propose to do now?
~ doing sth How do you propose getting home?  
marriage
3 [ intransitive ,  transitive ] to ask sb to marry you
He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse.
~ to sb She proposed to me!
~ sth (to sb) to propose marriage  
at formal meeting
4 [ transitive ] to suggest sth at a formal meeting and ask people to vote on it
~ sb (for/as sth) I propose Tom Ellis for chairman.
~ sth to propose a motion (= to be the main speaker in support of an idea at a formal debate)
compare oppose , second  
suggest explanation
5 [ transitive ] ~ sth ( formal ) to suggest an explanation of sth for people to consider
propound
She proposed a possible solution to the mystery.

propose a toast (to sb) | propose sb's health
to ask people to wish sb health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinking
I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.


VIII,Recommend
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

rec • om • mend
BrE / rekəmend /
NAmE / rekəmend /
verb

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1 to tell sb that sth is good or useful, or that sb would be suitable for a particular job, etc
~ sb/sth Can you recommend a good hotel?
~ sb/sth (to sb) (for/as sth) I recommend the book to all my students.
She was recommended for the post by a colleague.
The hotel's new restaurant comes highly recommended (= a lot of people have praised it) .
2 to advise a particular course of action; to advise sb to do sth
~ sth The report recommended a 10% pay increase.
It is dangerous to exceed the recommended dose.
a recommended price of $50
~ (that)… I recommend (that) he see a lawyer.
( BrE also ) I recommend (that) he should see a lawyer.
it is recommended that… It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year.
~ sb to do sth We'd recommend you to book your flight early.
~ (sb) doing sth He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie.
~ how, what, etc… Can you recommend how much we should charge?
3 ~ sb/sth (to sb) to make sb/sth seem attractive or good
commend
This system has much to recommend it .



IX,Request
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

re • quest noun, verb
BrE / rɪkwest /
NAmE / rɪkwest /

noun

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1 the action of asking for sth formally and politely
They made a request for further aid.
He was there at the request of his manager/at his manager's request (= because his manager had asked him to go) .
The writer's name was withheld by request (= because the writer asked for this to be done) .
Catalogues are available on request .
She left her address with a request that any mail should be sent on to her.
2 a thing that you formally ask for
My request was granted.
a radio request programme (= a programme of music, songs, etc. that people have asked for)

verb

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( formal )
to ask for sth or ask sb to do sth in a polite or formal way
~ sth (from sb) She requested permission to film at the White House.
You can request a free copy of the leaflet.
Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone (= ask for it to be played on the radio) .
~ sb to do sth We were requested to assemble in the lobby.
You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant.
~ that… She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting.
( BrE also ) She requested that no one should be told of her decision.
+ speech ‘Please come with me,’ he requested.



X,Suggest
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

sug • gest
BrE / sədʒest /
NAmE / sədʒest /
NAmE / səɡdʒest /
verb

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1 to put forward an idea or a plan for other people to think about
propose
~ sth (to sb) May I suggest a white wine with this dish, Sir?
~ itself (to sb) A solution immediately suggested itself to me (= I immediately thought of a solution) .
~ (that)… I suggest (that) we go out to eat.
~ doing sth I suggested going in my car.
it is suggested that… It has been suggested that bright children take their exams early.
( BrE also ) It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early.
2 to tell sb about a suitable person, thing, method, etc. for a particular job or purpose
recommend
~ sb/sth for sth Who would you suggest for the job?
~ sb/sth as sth She suggested Paris as a good place for the conference.
~ sb/sth Can you suggest a good dictionary?
  You cannot ‘suggest somebody something’: Can you suggest me a good dictionary?
~ how, what, etc… Can you suggest how I might contact him?
3 to put an idea into sb's mind; to make sb think that sth is true
indicate
~ (that)… All the evidence suggests (that) he stole the money.
~ sth The symptoms suggest a minor heart attack.
The stage lighting was used to suggest a beach scene.
~ sth to sb What do these results suggest to you?
4 to state sth indirectly
imply
~ (that)… Are you suggesting (that) I'm lazy?
I'm not suggesting (that) she was responsible for the accident.
~ sth I would never suggest such a thing.



XI,Urge
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

urge verb, noun
BrE / ɜdʒ /
NAmE / ɜrdʒ /

verb

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1 to advise or try hard to persuade sb to do sth
~ sb to do sth She urged him to stay.
Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately.
~ that… The report urged that all children be taught to swim.
~ (sb) + speech ‘Why not give it a try?’ she urged (him).
2 ~ sth (on/upon sb) to recommend sth strongly
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution.
3 ~ sb/sth + adv./prep. ( formal ) to make a person or an animal move more quickly and/or in a particular direction, especially by pushing or forcing them
He urged his horse forward.

urge sb on to encourage sb to do sth or support them so that they do it better
She could hear him urging her on as she ran past.

noun

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a strong desire to do sth
sexual urges
~ to do sth I had a sudden urge to hit him.


XII,Order
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

order noun, verb
BrE / ɔdə(r) /
NAmE / ɔrdər /

noun

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arrangement
1 [ uncountable ,  countable ] the way in which people or things are placed or arranged in relation to each other
The names are listed in alphabetical order .
in chronological/numerical order
arranged in order of priority/importance/size
The results, ranked in descending/ascending order , are as follows:
All the procedures must be done in the correct order.
Let's take the problems in a different order.
2 [ uncountable ] the state of being carefully and neatly arranged
It was time she put her life in order .
The house had been kept in good order.
Get your ideas into some sort of order before beginning to write.
It is one of the functions of art to bring order out of chaos.
disorder  
controlled state
3 [ uncountable ] the state that exists when people obey laws, rules or authority
The army has been sent in to maintain order in the capital.
Some teachers find it difficult to keep their classes in order .
The police are trying to restore public order.
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting) .
compare disorder  ( 2 )
see also point of order  
instructions
4 [ countable ] something that sb is told to do by sb in authority
~ (for sb/sth to do sth) He gave orders for the work to be started.
~ (to do sth) The general gave the order to advance.
I'm under orders not to let anyone in.
She takes orders only from the president.
Dogs can be trained to obey orders .
( informal ) No sugar for me— doctor's orders .
Interest rates can be controlled by order of the central bank.  
goods
5 [ countable ,  uncountable ] ~ (for sth) a request to make or supply goods
I would like to place an order for ten copies of this book.
an order form
The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received)
These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer)
see also mail order
6 [ countable ] goods supplied in response to a particular order that sb has placed
The stationery order has arrived.  
food/drinks
7 [ countable ] a request for food or drinks in a restaurant, bar, etc; the food or drinks that you ask for
May I take your order ?
Last orders at the bar now please! (= because the bar is going to close)
an order for steak and fries
a side order (= for example, vegetables or salad that you eat with your main dish)  
money
8 [ countable ] a formal written instruction for sb to be paid money or to do sth
You can cash the order at any post office.
see also banker's order , court order , money order , postal order , standing order  
system
9 [ countable ,  usually singular ] ( formal ) the way that a society, the world, etc. is arranged, with its system of rules and customs
a change in the political and social order
the natural order of things
He was seen as a threat to the established order .
A new order seems to be emerging.
The old order in Europe saw rapid change in the late 1980s.  
social class
10 [ countable ,  usually plural ] ( disapproving or humorous ) a social class
the lower orders  
biology
11 [ countable ] a group into which animals, plants, etc. that have similar characteristics are divided, smaller than a class and larger than a family
the order of primates
compare genus  
religious community
12 [ countable + singular or plural verb ] a group of people living in a religious community, especially monks or nuns
religious orders
the Benedictine order  
special honour
13 [ countable + singular or plural verb ] a group of people who have been given a special honour by a queen, king, president, etc
The Order of the Garter is an ancient order of chivalry.
14 [ countable ] a badge or ribbon worn by members of an order who have been given a special honour  
secret society
15 [ countable + singular or plural verb ] a secret society whose members meet for special ceremonies
the Ancient Order of Druids

be in/take (holy) orders
to be/become a priest
in order
1 ( of an official document ) that can be used because it is all correct and legal
valid
Is your work permit in order?
2 ( formal ) as it should be
Is everything in order, sir?
3 if sth is in order , it is a suitable thing to do or say on a particular occasion
I think a drink would be in order.
in order (to do sth) ( formal ) allowed according to the rules of a meeting, etc
Is it in order to speak now?
in order that ( formal ) so that sth can happen
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue.
in order to do sth
with the purpose or intention of doing or achieving sth
She arrived early in order to get a good seat.
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed.
in running/working order ( especially of machines ) working well
The engine is now in perfect working order.
of a high order | of the highest/first order
of a high quality or degree; of the highest quality or greatest degree
The job requires diplomatic skills of a high order.
She was a snob of the first order.
of/in the order of sth ( BrE )
( NAmE on the order of ) ( formal ) about sth; approximately sth
She earns something in the order of £80 000 a year.
the order of the day
common, popular or suitable at a particular time or for a particular occasion
Pessimism seems to be the order of the day.
Order! Order!
used to remind people to obey the rules of a formal meeting or debate
out of order
1 ( of a machine, etc. ) not working correctly
The phone is out of order.
2 not arranged correctly or neatly
I checked the files and some of the papers were out of order.
3 ( BrE )
( NAmE out of line ) ( informal ) behaving in a way that is not acceptable or right
You were well out of order taking it without asking.
4 ( formal ) not allowed by the rules of a formal meeting or debate
His objection was ruled out of order.
more at call sb/sth to order at call   v. , put/set your (own) house in order at house   n. , law and order at law , get your marching orders give sb their marching orders at march   v. , a/the pecking order at peck   v. , in short order at short   n. , under starter's orders at starter , be a tall order at tall

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give instructions
1 [ transitive ] to use your position of authority to tell sb to do sth or say that sth must happen
~ sb to do sth The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees.
The officer ordered them to fire.
~ sb + adv./prep. They were ordered out of the class for fighting.
~ sth The government has ordered an investigation into the accident.
The judge ordered a retrial.
~ that… They ordered that for every tree cut down two more be planted.
( BrE also ) They ordered that for every tree cut down two more should be planted.
~ (sb) + speech ‘Sit down and be quiet,’ she ordered.  
goods/service
2 [ transitive ] to ask for goods to be made or supplied; to ask for a service to be provided
~ sth (from sb) These boots can be ordered direct from the manufacturer.
~ sb sth Shall I order you a taxi?
~ sth for sb Shall I order a taxi for you?  
food/drink
3 [ transitive ,  intransitive ] to ask for sth to eat or drink in a restaurant, bar, etc
~ (sth) I ordered a beer and a sandwich.
Have you ordered yet?
~ sb/yourself sth He ordered himself a double whisky.
~ (sth) (for sb) Will you order for me while I make a phone call?  
organize/arrange
4 [ transitive ] ~ sth ( formal ) to organize or arrange sth
I need time to order my thoughts
see also ordered , disordered
see just what the doctor ordered at doctor   n.

order sb about/around ( disapproving ) to keep telling sb what to do in a way that is annoying or unpleasant
It was obvious he was used to ordering people around.



XIII,Prefer
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

pre • fer
BrE / prɪfɜ(r) /
NAmE / prɪfɜr /
verb

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( -rr- ) ( not used in the progressive tenses )
to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than sth else because you like it better
~ sth ‘Coffee or tea?’ ‘I'd prefer tea, thanks.’
I much prefer jazz to rock music.
I would prefer it if you didn't tell anyone.
A local firm is to be preferred .
~ sth + adj. I prefer my coffee black.
~ to do sth The donor prefers to remain anonymous.
I prefer not to think about it.
~ sb/sth to do sth Would you prefer me to stay?
~ doing sth I prefer playing in defence.
~ that… ( formal ) I would prefer that you did not mention my name.
see bring/press/prefer charges against sb at charge   n.



XIV,Require
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

re • quire
BrE / rɪkwaɪə(r) /
NAmE / rɪkwaɪər /
verb

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1 to need sth; to depend on sb/sth
~ sth These pets require a lot of care and attention.
Deciphering the code requires an expert.
This condition requires urgent treatment.
Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example)
~ sb/sth to do sth True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty.
~ that… The situation required that he be present.
( BrE also ) The situation required that he should be present.
~ doing sth Lentils do not require soaking before cooking.
2 [ often passive ] to make sb do or have sth, especially because it is necessary according to a particular law or set of rules
~ sth The wearing of seat belts is required by law.
‘Hamlet’ is required reading (= must be read) for this course.
Several students failed to reach the required standard.
I just require a signature on the form.
~ sth of sb What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do) ?
~ sb to do sth All candidates will be required to take a short test.
~ that… We require that you comply with the following rules:…



XV,Stipulate
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

re • quire
BrE / rɪkwaɪə(r) /
NAmE / rɪkwaɪər /
verb

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1 to need sth; to depend on sb/sth
~ sth These pets require a lot of care and attention.
Deciphering the code requires an expert.
This condition requires urgent treatment.
Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example)
~ sb/sth to do sth True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty.
~ that… The situation required that he be present.
( BrE also ) The situation required that he should be present.
~ doing sth Lentils do not require soaking before cooking.
2 [ often passive ] to make sb do or have sth, especially because it is necessary according to a particular law or set of rules
~ sth The wearing of seat belts is required by law.
‘Hamlet’ is required reading (= must be read) for this course.
Several students failed to reach the required standard.
I just require a signature on the form.
~ sth of sb What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do) ?
~ sb to do sth All candidates will be required to take a short test.
~ that… We require that you comply with the following rules:…



XVI,Decree
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

de • cree noun, verb
BrE / dɪkri /
NAmE / dɪkri /

noun

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1 [ countable ,  uncountable ] an official order from a ruler or a government that becomes the law
to issue/sign a decree
a presidential/royal decree
a leader who rules by decree (= not in a democratic way)
2 [ countable ] a decision that is made in court

verb

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( de • cree • ing , de • creed , de • creed ) [ transitive ,  intransitive ]
to decide, judge or order sth officially
~ (sth) The government decreed a state of emergency.
~ what, how, etc… We cannot decree what the committee should do.
it is decreed that… It was decreed that the following day would be a holiday.