Patronize

Patronize (Verb)
Syllable division: pa·​tron·​ize
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpæt.rə.naɪz/ US: /ˈpeɪ.trə.naɪz/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Patronize

#1 Meaning: To act or speak toward someone as if they are unimportant or foolish.
Example:
> He kept on patronizing her until she reported him.
> Would you please stop patronizing me! I know what to do.

#2 Meaning: To frequently support a store, eatery, etc.
Example:
> The restaurant is patronized by locals every weekend.
> A lot of tourists patronized the cafe a few years ago.

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Woman patronizing another woman.

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Ostrich

Ostrich (Noun)
Syllable division: os·​trich
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/ US: /ˈɑː.strɪtʃ/

British vs American Pronunciation of the word Ostrich

#1 Meaning: A very large African bird that cannot fly.
Example:
> I want to go to an ostrich farm.
> Have you ever ridden an ostrich before?

#2 Meaning: Someone who denies the existence of a problem because they are unwilling to address it.
Example:
> You can't be an ostrich and refuse to try and solve your problems.
> She is such an ostrich when she only thinks about herself in situations like these.

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A group of female ostriches facing the camera standing together looking Oudtshoorn Western Cape South Africa.

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Predator

Predator (Noun)
Syllable division: pred·​a·​tor
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpred.ə.tər/ US: /ˈpred.ə.t̬ɚ/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Predator.

#1 Meaning: A creature that hunts, kills, and consumes other creatures.
Example:
> Lions are dangerous predators.
> Sharks and whales are predators of the ocean.

#2 Meaning: A person who follows others with the intent to hurt them or violate their rights.
Example:
> He was portrayed as a predator for crimes he didn't commit.
> She is seen as a potential predator of the property market.

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Portrait of a hunting cheetah trough leaves of bush. Cheetahs are seen as predators.

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Paralysis

Paralysis (Noun)
Syllable division: pa·​ral·​y·​sis
How to pronounce: UK: /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/ US: /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Paralysis

#1 Meaning: A situation in which a sickness or injury prevents you from moving all or part of your body.
Example:
> Some people have been unfortunate enough to be victims of paralysis.
> The disease might cause paralysis of the lower body.

#2 Meaning: A predicament where you are powerless to intervene.
Example:
> The whole country will be in a state of paralysis if that is going to happen.

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Generation Z woman in wheelchair practicing stunts in skate park, not allowing her paralysis to stop her.

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Natural

Natural (Adjective)
syllable division: nat·​u·​ral
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/ US: /ˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Natural

#1 Meaning: Without human intervention or creation, as found in nature.
Example:
> I enjoy spending time in a place that is natural where there are little people and no buildings.

#2 Meaning: A natural talent or quality is one that you were born with.
Example:
> She has a natural talent for playing tennis.

#3 Meaning: A quality of a person or their behavior that appears comfortable and normal.
Example:
> He makes eating healthy look so natural.

#4 Meaning: Food and beverages that are considered to be natural are pure, unadulterated, and free of chemical additives.
Example:
> I enjoy eating sweets that are made with natural flavours and no preservatives.

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sunflowers field in the Italian hill at sunset. Natural beauty

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