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To have become something different
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To have convinced or manipulated
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“Sheila would turn Robert's friends against him out of spite.”
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Past tense for to move something or oneself in a circular direction or motion
“We greased the axle and packed the ball bearings with grease to ensure that the wheels would turn properly.”
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Past tense for to move to face in another direction
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“We followed the narrow path that would seemingly turn in random directions after a few steps.”
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Past tense for to turn around and head in the opposite direction
“After changing my mind, I would turn and head back the way I had come.”
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Past tense for to change or cause to change in nature, state, form, or color
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“The developers would turn the old factory into an apartment block.”
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Past tense for to make a financial return from
“We never thought that our risky investment would turn such a healthy profit.”
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Past tense for to become sour or tainted
“The milk would quickly turn after being left out of the fridge for a few days.”
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Past tense for to change, or move, to an opposing or opposite side
“I would turn from my past political leanings after doing some reading.”
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Past tense for to twist a body part
“He would turn his ankle and collapse to the ground in pain.”
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(turn into) Past tense for to change or cause to change in nature, state, form, or color
“What started as an innocuous statement would turn into a controversial debate about our freedoms and liberties.”
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Past tense for to change so as to become
“His face would turn pale from dehydration and a lack of nutrition.”
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Past tense for to pass the age or time of
“Life truly begins once you turn forty.”
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Past tense for to affect or be affected with nausea or giddiness
“The true facts of this ghastly case will turn your stomach.”
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(turn to) Past tense for to use or resort to someone or something
“After he threatened legal action, I would have to reluctantly turn to my lawyer again.”
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(turn to) Past tense for to start doing or becoming involved with
“Having failed at acting, he would turn to singing instead.”
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Past tense for to move (something) so as to be aimed or pointed in a particular direction
“She would turn her camera towards the ancient statue, hoping to take a memorable photo of the grand monument.”
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Past tense for to begin, or go on, to consider next
“For further information, we must, therefore, turn to an examination of the object itself.”
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(of a page on a printed document) Past tense for to look at the other side of
“Talk to your child about what you see on the pages of books, and encourage your child to turn the pages of the book.”
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(of a vehicle) Past tense for to go round a bend or corner
“His car would turn the corner from Sunset Boulevard, and we would get in and ride to his ranch.”
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Past tense for to perform a somersault or cartwheel
“Being able to balance on her hands, turn cartwheels, tumble and flip is part of who she is.”
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(of wood, metal, etc.) Past tense for to shape on a lathe
“Part of his job is to turn wood on a lathe and tend the museum's medieval garden.”
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Past tense for to move, or cause to move, in a spiral or curved course
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Past tense for to meditate, ponder, or think deeply about something
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Past tense for to be controlled or determined by
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Past tense for to break up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting
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Past tense for to wiggle, fidget or play with
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Past tense for to move or cause to move into a sloping position
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Past tense for to twist and turn with quick writhing movements
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Past tense for to abandon or leave something or someone
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Past tense for to corrupt, or to prove harmful or destructive to
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Past tense for to turn over, or cause to turn over, with a sudden quick movement
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Past tense for to make contact or communication with
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Past tense for to control or influence (a person or course of action)
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Past tense for to recur, or break out anew after a dormant period
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Past tense for to retrace one's steps or change direction abruptly
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Past tense for to execute a quick, acrobatic movement where the body rotates end over end
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Past tense for to grab or squeeze with a twisting motion
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Past tense for to break up into small pieces as the result of impact
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Past tense for to return or change back to a former state
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Past tense for to grimace or flinch out of pain or distress
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Past tense for to cover or wrap around tightly or closely
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Past tense for to focus on, usually of one's vision or thoughts
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Past tense for to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
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Past tense for to delve into or hollow out a surface or ground
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Past tense for to devote effort to something
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Past tense for to operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle
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Past tense for to cause disarray or disorganization in the order of
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Past tense for to present for consideration
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Past tense for to perform a series of actions on something
Adjective
Spoiled from being excessively ripe
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Displeasing to taste or when eaten
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Not in a straight or level position
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Moving or turned towards a backward or opposite direction
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Having been redirected in path or direction
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Having been changed from an original form
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Sharply curved or having an angle
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Having been shaped or formed in some manner
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Opposite or contrary in position, direction or order
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Facing or directed in a given direction
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Turned over with the blade of a plow to create furrows (usually for planting crops)
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