February 13, 2020
VERBS
Compound /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/
Ex: This problem is compounded by the fact that not only is the number of inhabitants diminishing, but they are also growing older.
Contribute /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
Ex: There are several possible factors contributing to this problem.
Decline /dɪˈklaɪn/
Ex: Some societies have birth rates that are already locking their populations into absolute decline.
Diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
Ex: This problem is compounded by the fact that not only is the number of inhabitants diminishing, but they are also growing older.
Dominate /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/
Ex: The soft drinks market is totally dominated by just one or two big companies.
Dwindle /ˈdwɪndl/
Ex: The percentage of elderly people will dwindle in some countries.
Factor /ˈfæktə(r)/
Ex: You must factor insurance payments into the cost of maintaining a car.
Indicate /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
Ex: Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy
Merge /mɜːdʒ/
Ex: Without globalization, international companies just wouldn’t merge like that.
Migrate /maɪˈɡreɪt/
Ex: Second, there could be an increase in the number of people migrating away from these areas.
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