Crave

Crave (Verb)
Syllable division: crave
How to pronounce: UK: /kreɪv/ US: /kreɪv/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Crave

Meaning: When you really want something and feel strongly about the desire.
Example:
> Pregnant women crave different things when they are pregnant.
> The little boy craves attention from his parents who are working a lot.
> Late at night, I tend to crave chocolate.

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Woman craving donuts

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Crèche

Crèche (Noun)
Syllable division: crèche
How to pronounce: UK: /kreʃ/ US: /kreʃ/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Crèche

Meaning: A place where parents can take their children to be looked after while they go to work or do something else.
Example:
> I think that it is a good idea if companies provides a crèche for working employees.
> At what age do you plan on taking your son to a crèche?
> The ladies who work at the crèche in our town are very friendly!

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Crèche children playing in the classroom

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Valuable

Valuable (Adjective)
Syllable division: valu·​able
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈvæl.jə.bəl/ US: /ˈvæl.jə.bəl/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Valuable

#1 Meaning: When something is worth a lot of money
Example:
> Her grandmothers collection is very valuable.
> We cannot afford to lose valuable clients this month.

#2 Meaning: Information/advice, etc. that is extremely helpful and/or important.
Example:
> The eyewitnesses were able to give valuable statements.
> Children need valuable support while growing up.

#3 Meaning: When something has qualities/characteristics that are desirable/esteemed.
Example:
> He is a valuable player that the team cannot afford to lose.
> We have had a valuable friendship since our childhood.

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A closet filled with valuable clothing.

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Attractive

Attractive (Adjective)
Syllable division: at·​trac·​tive
How to pronounce: UK: /əˈtræk.tɪv/ US: /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Attractive

#1 Meaning: When something/someone looks and/or sounds good.
Example:
> He was the most attractive teacher during her high school years.
> I do not know why, but I find her very attractive.

#2 Meaning: When something is the cause of interest/pleasure.
Example:
> They received an attractive offer for their house.
> I do not think that you idea to attract more people is a very attractive one! We need to change that.

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Attractive couple posing for a photo

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Spring

Spring (Noun)
Syllable division: spring
How to pronounce: UK: /sprɪŋ/ US: /sprɪŋ/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Spring

#1 Meaning: The season before summer and after winter when the weather becomes warmer.
Example:
> She promised to come and visit when it is spring.
> I just love spring because all the flowers start to bloom again.

#2 Meaning: A curled or bent piece of metal that can be forced into a smaller space but then returns to its original shape once it is released.
Example:
> We weren't allowed to jump on the couch as children because it could ruin its springs.
> The new bed we bought has squeaky springs

#3 Meaning: A place where water flows from the ground naturally.
Example:
> The water comes from an underground spring.

Spring as a Verb
#4 Meaning: To move towards a place in a fast and sudden way.
Example:
> When the teacher arrived, a lot of learners sprung to their seats.
> He always springs to his wife's defense.

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Smiling mother and daughter doing gardening outdoors during spring

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