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syfte — meaning in English

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English meaning

intention noun A plan or aim that guides what someone does.
thrust noun A sudden strong push or lunge forward.
use verb To employ something for a particular purpose.

Senses

syfte is used for these senses in English:

intention A course of action that a person intends to follow.
thrust (figuratively) The primary effort; the goal.
use (uncountable, followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit.

thrust — full definition

noun A sudden strong push or lunge forward.
noun The main point or focus of an argument or plan.
verb To push something forward with force, often suddenly.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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