Opposite of to set free, especially from entanglement or difficulty
To take possession of
“Following a legal battle, she will now assume ownership of part of her late husband's estate.”
To nurture and care for (someone or something) as they grow
“She decided to stay home to raise her children personally as she saw fit.”
To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level
“If you cannot rule your emotions, your emotions will rule you.”
(of a job or task) To agree to take responsibility of
“I have decided to accept the responsibility of driving this project to completion.”
To have captured by force
“Jon Snow and his men took a wight as a prisoner to prove the existence of the White Walkers.”
To capture by force
“Jon Snow and his men would take a wight as a prisoner to prove the existence of the White Walkers.”
To confine in an enclosed room or space
“He prepared to draw the spirit out and trap it in the cage, freeing this place of its haunt.”
To be occupied with an activity
“I typically busy myself with some gardening whenever I have some free time.”
To acquire something, usually over a period of time
“I began to develop an appreciation for spices after spending several years in India.”
To have acquired something, usually over a period of time
“I developed an appreciation for spices after spending several years in India.”
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