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cambiare — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • alter verb To change something, especially in a fairly small or specific way.
  • break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
  • change verb To become different, or to make something different.
  • draw verb To create a picture using a pencil, pen, or similar tool.
  • exchange noun An act of exchanging or trading.
  • shift verb To move something from one place or position to another.
  • switch noun A device used to turn an electrical circuit on or off.
  • turn verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.

Senses

cambiare is used for these senses in English:

  • alter (ambitransitive) To change the form or structure of.
  • break (transitive) To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
  • change (intransitive) To become something different.
  • change (transitive, ergative) To make something into something else.
  • change (transitive) To replace the clothing of (the one wearing it), especially to put a clean diaper on (someone).
  • change (intransitive) To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
  • draw (intransitive) To leave tea temporarily in water to allow the flavour to increase; to infuse, to steep; also, of a teapot: to cause tea to infuse.
  • exchange (transitive) To trade or barter.

alter — full definition

  1. verb To change something, especially in a fairly small or specific way.
  2. verb To neuter or spay an animal.

break — full definition

  1. verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
  2. verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
  3. verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
  4. verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
  5. noun A short pause or rest from an activity.

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