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lurk in Latin

lurk in Latin is dēlitescō — lurk means to stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.

lurk in Latin

dēlitescō
verb
To remain concealed in order to ambush.

What does "lurk" mean?

  1. verb To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.
    "A cat lurked behind the bushes, watching the birds."
  2. verb To exist unnoticed as a threat or possibility.
    "Danger lurks around every corner of the old mine."
  3. verb To read posts on an online forum or group without ever posting yourself.
    "He'd been lurking on the forum for years before finally creating an account."
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lurk in a sentence

  • A cat lurked behind the bushes, watching the birds.
  • Danger lurks around every corner of the old mine.
  • He'd been lurking on the forum for years before finally creating an account.

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What is "lurk" in Latin?

"lurk" in Latin is dēlitescō. lurk means: To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.

How do you use "lurk" in a sentence?

Example: "A cat lurked behind the bushes, watching the birds." In Latin, "lurk" is dēlitescō.

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