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Mounted or riding on a horse
“She confidently mounted the stallion, ready for an exhilarating ride through the countryside.”
Firmly fixed in place or in a given position
“The mounted camera captured every detail of the scene.”
Physically reinforced or strengthened by something
“The mounted soldiers patrolled the borders, their presence acting as a strong and visible deterrent.”
Surrounded by, or mounted in, a frame
To have mounted someone or something
“The sky is rosy as we mount our bikes and set off down the hill in the bracing cold.”
To have made a quantity bigger
Past tense for to grow larger or more numerous
“Import prices would mount steeply and the Government itself was bound to pour out money into private hands if it wanted to mobilize the economy.”
Past tense for to climb or ascend upwards
“You mount the stairs and pass through the long corridor, the walls of which are thickly lined with photographs of the family and an impressive display of weapons.”
Past tense for to organize or stage (a campaign, play, etc.)
“She suggested that she should not participate in the Games unless she was prepared to mount a strong challenge for the medals.”
Past tense for to perform or exhibit in public
“Artists who have yet to mount a solo exhibition at a recognized art gallery are being given an opportunity to do just that.”
Past tense for to fix onto a backing, setting, or support
“She decided to mount the painting on the long wall of her living room.”
Past tense for to encase within a frame
“We can reproduce your original piece on any number of materials and mount it within a frame or even within a light box.”
Past tense for to rise to or reach a great height while overlooking something
Past tense for to move or glide through the air
Past tense for to enter, climb onto, or step into a vehicle or vessel
Past tense for to demonstrate through discourse or discussion
Past tense for to lift or move to a higher position or level
Past tense for to construct or build (a structure)
Past tense for to put forward for consideration
Past tense for to fasten or fix in place with tacks
Past tense for to jump, leap or spring over something
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