--- title: R — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 29 description: The 1025 words of the English dictionary under R, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/29/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / R # R — The English dictionary · page 29 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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[55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/55/) **replacement** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A replacement is a new thing or person that takes the place of one that is broken, lost or gone.[↗](../../replacement/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A replacement is a new thing or person…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Replacement is the act of putting something new in place of something old.[↗](../../replacement/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Replacement is the act of putting something new…") *Example:* The shop gave me a replacement for my broken watch.[↗](../../replacement/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The shop gave me a replacement for my…") · We had a replacement teacher while Mr Jones was ill.[↗](../../replacement/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We had a replacement teacher while Mr Jones…") · There's a replacement bus service because the trains are not running.[↗](../../replacement/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: There's a replacement bus service because the trains…") · He came on as a replacement in the second half.[↗](../../replacement/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He came on as a replacement in the…") · Pick a ball from the bag, with replacement.[↗](../../replacement/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Pick a ball from the bag, with replacement.") · Hip replacement surgery helped Grandma walk again.[↗](../../replacement/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Hip replacement surgery helped Grandma walk again.") · The replacement batteries cost £4.[↗](../../replacement/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The replacement batteries cost £4.") **replay** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To replay something means to play it again, such as a video, song or game.[↗](../../replay/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To replay something means to play it again,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A replay is a recording shown again, especially of a moment in sport.[↗](../../replay/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A replay is a recording shown again, especially…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A replay is a match that is played again because the first one was a draw or was stopped.[↗](../../replay/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A replay is a match that is played…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To replay a memory means to keep thinking about it.[↗](../../replay/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To replay a memory means to keep thinking…") *Example:* Let's replay the video to see the goal again.[↗](../../replay/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Let's replay the video to see the goal…") · The replay showed the ball was over the line.[↗](../../replay/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The replay showed the ball was over the…") · The cup match ended in a draw, so there will be a replay.[↗](../../replay/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The cup match ended in a draw, so…") · I kept replaying the funny moment in my head.[↗](../../replay/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I kept replaying the funny moment in my…") · Press replay to hear the song again.[↗](../../replay/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Press replay to hear the song again.") · Watch the slow-motion replay.[↗](../../replay/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Watch the slow-motion replay.") **replenish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To replenish something is to fill it up again or bring it back to the amount it was before.[↗](../../replenish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To replenish something is to fill it up…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To replenish your energy is to rest, eat or drink so you feel strong again.[↗](../../replenish/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To replenish your energy is to rest, eat…") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* To fill the earth with people, so that it is full of living things again.[↗](../../replenish/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To fill the earth with people, so that…") *Example:* The rain replenished the reservoir.[↗](../../replenish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The rain replenished the reservoir.") · Drink water to replenish what you lost through sweat.[↗](../../replenish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Drink water to replenish what you lost through…") · The shop replenishes its shelves each night.[↗](../../replenish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The shop replenishes its shelves each night.") · The class replenished the stock of pencils.[↗](../../replenish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The class replenished the stock of pencils.") · Hikers stopped to replenish their water bottles.[↗](../../replenish/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Hikers stopped to replenish their water bottles.") · The tank had 20 litres; we replenished it with 30 litres, making 50 litres.[↗](../../replenish/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The tank had 20 litres; we replenished it…") · Observing in the course of their simple repast that the wine bowl was miraculously replenished, the aged couple became convinced of the divine nature of their guests.[↗](../../replenish/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Observing in the course of their simple repast…") · And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them: 'Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth.[↗](../../replenish/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And God blessed Noah and his sons, and…") (Torah GEN.9.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../replenish/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.9.1, JPS 1917") · For I have satiated the weary soul, and every pining soul have I replenished.[↗](../../replenish/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: For I have satiated the weary soul, and…") (Prophets JER.31.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../replenish/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.31.25, JPS 1917") · Be still, ye inhabitants of the coast-land; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished.[↗](../../replenish/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Be still, ye inhabitants of the coast-land; thou…") (Prophets ISA.23.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../replenish/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.23.2, JPS 1917") · The ships of Tarshish brought thee tribute for thy merchandise; so wast thou replenished, and made very heavy in the heart of the seas.[↗](../../replenish/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: The ships of Tarshish brought thee tribute for…") (Prophets EZK.27.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../replenish/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.27.25, JPS 1917") · And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them: 'Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth.[↗](../../replenish/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And God blessed Noah and his sons, and…") (Torah GEN.9.1, JPS 1917) · The little boy sat perfectly quiet, betraying no impatience when Uncle Remus paused to hunt, first in one pocket and then in another, for enough crumbs of tobacco to replenish his pipe.[↗](../../replenish/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: The little boy sat perfectly quiet, betraying no…") (Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings) **replenishment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Filling something up again after it has been used or emptied.[↗](../../replenishment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Filling something up again after it has been…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The new supply that fills it up.[↗](../../replenishment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The new supply that fills it up.") *Example:* Rain brings replenishment to the reservoir.[↗](../../replenishment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Rain brings replenishment to the reservoir.") · The shop waits for the replenishment of its milk supplies.[↗](../../replenishment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The shop waits for the replenishment of its…") · After the race, our bodies need replenishment of water and salts.[↗](../../replenishment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: After the race, our bodies need replenishment of…") · The ship stopped at the port for replenishment.[↗](../../replenishment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The ship stopped at the port for replenishment.") · Replenishment of the forest takes many years after a fire.[↗](../../replenishment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Replenishment of the forest takes many years after…") · The class store cupboard needs replenishment of glue sticks.[↗](../../replenishment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The class store cupboard needs replenishment of glue…") **replete** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Replete with something means full of it or well supplied with it.[↗](../../replete/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Replete with something means full of it or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Replete can also mean very full after eating.[↗](../../replete/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Replete can also mean very full after eating.") *Example:* The museum is replete with dinosaur bones.[↗](../../replete/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The museum is replete with dinosaur bones.") · After the huge Christmas dinner, we all sat back, replete.[↗](../../replete/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: After the huge Christmas dinner, we all sat…") · The garden was replete with flowers.[↗](../../replete/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The garden was replete with flowers.") · His essay was replete with spelling mistakes.[↗](../../replete/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: His essay was replete with spelling mistakes.") · The old castle is replete with secret passages.[↗](../../replete/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The old castle is replete with secret passages.") · In plain words, replete with means full of.[↗](../../replete/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In plain words, replete with means full of.") · In choosing for him a task so replete with danger, Eurystheus was in hopes that he might rid himself for ever of his hated cousin.[↗](../../replete/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: In choosing for him a task so replete…") **replica** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A replica is a very exact copy of something, such as a famous ship, statue, building or shirt.[↗](../../replica/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A replica is a very exact copy of…") *Example:* We visited a replica of the Golden Hind.[↗](../../replica/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We visited a replica of the Golden Hind.") · The museum shows a replica of the crown.[↗](../../replica/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The museum shows a replica of the crown.") · I have a replica football shirt.[↗](../../replica/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I have a replica football shirt.") · The model is a replica of the Eiffel Tower.[↗](../../replica/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The model is a replica of the Eiffel…") · A replica dinosaur skeleton stood in the hall.[↗](../../replica/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A replica dinosaur skeleton stood in the hall.") · The real painting is safe; this is a replica.[↗](../../replica/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The real painting is safe; this is a…") **replicate** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* To make an exact copy of something, or to do something again in the same way.[↗](../../replicate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To make an exact copy of something, or…") **replication** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Making an exact copy of something.[↗](../../replication/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Making an exact copy of something.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) Doing an experiment again to see whether you get the same result.[↗](../../replication/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Doing an experiment again to see whether you…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (biology) The way cells copy their DNA or viruses make copies of themselves.[↗](../../replication/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: The way cells copy their DNA or viruses…") *Example:* We did three replications of the experiment to be sure.[↗](../../replication/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We did three replications of the experiment to…") · Replication helps scientists check that results are not a fluke.[↗](../../replication/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Replication helps scientists check that results are not…") · Before a cell divides, DNA replication makes a copy.[↗](../../replication/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Before a cell divides, DNA replication makes a…") · The museum's dinosaur is a replication, not a real fossil.[↗](../../replication/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The museum's dinosaur is a replication, not a…") · Viruses spread by replication inside cells.[↗](../../replication/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Viruses spread by replication inside cells.") · Without replication, one strange result is not enough.[↗](../../replication/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Without replication, one strange result is not enough.") **reply** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To reply is to answer, in words, writing or action.[↗](../../reply/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To reply is to answer, in words, writing…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A reply is an answer to a question, letter or message.[↗](../../reply/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A reply is an answer to a question,…") *Example:* She replied with a smile.[↗](../../reply/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She replied with a smile.") · Please reply to the party invitation by Friday.[↗](../../reply/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Please reply to the party invitation by Friday.") · I knocked but there was no reply.[↗](../../reply/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I knocked but there was no reply.") · He wrote a reply to his pen pal.[↗](../../reply/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He wrote a reply to his pen pal.") · Don't reply to messages from strangers.[↗](../../reply/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't reply to messages from strangers.") · «Yes, please,» she replied.[↗](../../reply/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: «Yes, please,» she replied.") · In reply to your question, the answer is 12.[↗](../../reply/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: In reply to your question, the answer is…") · Wait for a reply before you go in.[↗](../../reply/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Wait for a reply before you go in.") · For reply came a low growl.[↗](../../reply/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: For reply came a low growl.") **report** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A report is a piece of writing or a talk that gives facts about something.[↗](../../report/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A report is a piece of writing or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A school report is a paper that tells parents how a child is doing at school.[↗](../../report/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A school report is a paper that tells…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To report means to tell people about something that happened.[↗](../../report/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To report means to tell people about something…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To report a problem means to tell someone in charge, like a teacher or the police.[↗](../../report/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To report a problem means to tell someone…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A report can also be a sudden loud bang, such as a gunshot.[↗](../../report/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A report can also be a sudden loud…") *Example:* I wrote a report about tigers.[↗](../../report/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I wrote a report about tigers.") · My school report says I'm good at maths.[↗](../../report/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My school report says I'm good at maths.") · Please report any accidents to the teacher.[↗](../../report/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Please report any accidents to the teacher.") · The reporter reported on the flood.[↗](../../report/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The reporter reported on the flood.") · Did you see the weather report?[↗](../../report/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Did you see the weather report?") · We gave a report about our science experiment.[↗](../../report/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We gave a report about our science experiment.") · If someone is bullying you, report it to an adult.[↗](../../report/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: If someone is bullying you, report it to…") · Write your book report by Friday.[↗](../../report/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Write your book report by Friday.") · Niels was wakened by the report.[↗](../../report/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Niels was wakened by the report.") “What’s that?” he said.[↗](../../report/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: “What’s that?” he said.") · Thou shalt not utter a false report; put not thy hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.[↗](../../report/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt not utter a false report; put…") (Torah EXO.23.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../report/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.23.1, JPS 1917") · even those men that did bring up an evil report of the land, died by the plague before the LORD.[↗](../../report/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: even those men that did bring up an…") (Torah NUM.14.37, JPS 1917)[↗](../../report/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.14.37, JPS 1917") · And the report thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying: 'Joseph's brethren are come'; and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.[↗](../../report/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And the report thereof was heard in Pharaoh's…") (Torah GEN.45.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../report/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.45.16, JPS 1917") · 'Who would have believed our report?[↗](../../report/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Who would have believed our report?") (Prophets ISA.53.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../report/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.53.1, JPS 1917") · So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not reported.[↗](../../report/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: So they left off speaking with him; for…") (Prophets JER.38.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../report/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.38.27, JPS 1917") · Also they spoke of his good deeds before me, and reported my words to him.[↗](../../report/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Also they spoke of his good deeds before…") (Writings NEH.6.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../report/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.6.19, JPS 1917") **reportedly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Reportedly means «according to what people say or what news reports say», when we are not completely sure it is true.[↗](../../reportedly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Reportedly means «according to what people say or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It tells the reader the writer is passing on a claim, not stating a proven fact.[↗](../../reportedly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: It tells the reader the writer is passing…") *Example:* The singer is reportedly planning a new album.[↗](../../reportedly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The singer is reportedly planning a new album.") · The bridge reportedly cost twice as much as planned.[↗](../../reportedly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bridge reportedly cost twice as much as…") · King Alfred reportedly burnt some cakes while hiding.[↗](../../reportedly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: King Alfred reportedly burnt some cakes while hiding.") · The storm has reportedly knocked out power to thousands of homes.[↗](../../reportedly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The storm has reportedly knocked out power to…") · Our team is reportedly getting a new coach.[↗](../../reportedly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Our team is reportedly getting a new coach.") · The spider reportedly escaped from the zoo, but it has not been confirmed.[↗](../../reportedly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The spider reportedly escaped from the zoo, but…") · The prize was reportedly worth a million dollars.[↗](../../reportedly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The prize was reportedly worth a million dollars.") · When you read «reportedly», ask: who reported it?[↗](../../reportedly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: When you read «reportedly», ask: who reported it?") **reporter** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person whose job is to find out news and tell it in a newspaper, on television, on radio or online.[↗](../../reporter/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person whose job is to find out…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A person who reports or tells about something, for example in a class group.[↗](../../reporter/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who reports or tells about something,…") *Example:* A TV reporter came to film our school garden.[↗](../../reporter/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A TV reporter came to film our school…") · The reporter asked the firefighter how the fire started.[↗](../../reporter/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The reporter asked the firefighter how the fire…") · In group work, Amelia was our reporter.[↗](../../reporter/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In group work, Amelia was our reporter.") · The sports reporter wrote about the final.[↗](../../reporter/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The sports reporter wrote about the final.") · Reporters waited outside the court for the verdict.[↗](../../reporter/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Reporters waited outside the court for the verdict.") · A good reporter checks facts before writing the story.[↗](../../reporter/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A good reporter checks facts before writing the…") · I want to be a reporter for the school newspaper.[↗](../../reporter/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: I want to be a reporter for the…") · And the reporters giggled, and each dropped a blot of ink on the floor.[↗](../../reporter/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And the reporters giggled, and each dropped a…") **repose** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Rest, sleep or calm.[↗](../../repose/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Rest, sleep or calm.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb, formal) To lie down or rest.[↗](../../repose/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To lie down or rest.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb, formal) To be kept or placed somewhere.[↗](../../repose/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To be kept or placed somewhere.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (church) "The repose of the soul" means the peaceful rest of someone who has died; Christians pray for the repose of the souls of the dead.[↗](../../repose/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: 'The repose of the soul' means the peaceful…") *Example:* The cat lay in repose by the fire.[↗](../../repose/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat lay in repose by the fire.") · Her face was peaceful in repose.[↗](../../repose/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Her face was peaceful in repose.") · The jewels repose in a velvet box.[↗](../../repose/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The jewels repose in a velvet box.") · The priest prayed for the repose of Grandad's soul.[↗](../../repose/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The priest prayed for the repose of Grandad's…") · After the long walk, the travellers sought repose under a tree.[↗](../../repose/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: After the long walk, the travellers sought repose…") · In science we measured the angle of repose of a pile of sand.[↗](../../repose/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In science we measured the angle of repose…") · It was time to seek repose.[↗](../../repose/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: It was time to seek repose.") · And among these nations shalt thou have no repose, and there shall be no rest for the sole of thy foot; but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and languishing of soul.[↗](../../repose/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And among these nations shalt thou have no…") (Torah DEU.28.65, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repose/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.28.65, JPS 1917") · And the wild-cats shall meet with the jackals, and the satyr shall cry to his fellow; yea, the night-monster shall repose there, and shall find her a place of rest.[↗](../../repose/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And the wild-cats shall meet with the jackals,…") (Prophets ISA.34.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repose/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.34.14, JPS 1917") **repository** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A place where things are stored or kept safe.[↗](../../repository/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A place where things are stored or kept…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (computing) A place where files or code are stored, often online; programmers say «repo» for short.[↗](../../repository/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A place where files or code are stored,…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A person or book that holds a lot of knowledge.[↗](../../repository/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A person or book that holds a lot…") *Example:* The library is a repository of old maps.[↗](../../repository/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The library is a repository of old maps.") · The programmers keep their code in an online repository.[↗](../../repository/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The programmers keep their code in an online…") · Grandma is a repository of family stories.[↗](../../repository/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma is a repository of family stories.") · The museum is a repository for ancient coins.[↗](../../repository/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The museum is a repository for ancient coins.") · Upload your project to the class repository.[↗](../../repository/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Upload your project to the class repository.") · The old cave was a repository for treasure.[↗](../../repository/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The old cave was a repository for treasure.") **repossess** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (money, law) To take back goods or a house because the buyer has not kept up the payments they promised.[↗](../../repossess/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To take back goods or a house because…") *Example:* The bank repossessed the house when the payments stopped.[↗](../../repossess/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bank repossessed the house when the payments…") · If you don't pay for the car, the company can repossess it.[↗](../../repossess/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: If you don't pay for the car, the…") · Our neighbours were worried their home would be repossessed.[↗](../../repossess/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Our neighbours were worried their home would be…") · The shop repossessed the sofa after the missed payments.[↗](../../repossess/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The shop repossessed the sofa after the missed…") · Losing a job can mean a home is repossessed.[↗](../../repossess/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Losing a job can mean a home is…") · They got help from a charity so their house was not repossessed.[↗](../../repossess/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: They got help from a charity so their…") **repost** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To post something online again, especially something someone else posted.[↗](../../repost/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To post something online again, especially something someone…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) A post shared again.[↗](../../repost/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A post shared again.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To send a letter again.[↗](../../repost/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To send a letter again.") *Example:* She reposted the funny cat video.[↗](../../repost/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She reposted the funny cat video.") · Don't repost photos of your friends without asking them.[↗](../../repost/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't repost photos of your friends without asking…") · The fake news story got thousands of reposts.[↗](../../repost/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The fake news story got thousands of reposts.") · He reposted his drawing because nobody saw it the first time.[↗](../../repost/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He reposted his drawing because nobody saw it…") · Check the facts before you repost.[↗](../../repost/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Check the facts before you repost.") · The letter came back, so we reposted it.[↗](../../repost/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The letter came back, so we reposted it.") **represent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To stand for or be a sign or symbol of something: a red cross represents first aid.[↗](../../represent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To stand for or be a sign or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To speak or act for a person or group.[↗](../../represent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To speak or act for a person or…") *e.g.* She represents our class on the council.[↗](../../represent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: She represents our class on the council.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To show or picture something in a drawing, model or chart.[↗](../../represent/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To show or picture something in a drawing,…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To be the same as or amount to: this represents a big change.[↗](../../represent/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To be the same as or amount to:…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To represent can also mean to act the part of someone in a play.[↗](../../represent/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To represent can also mean to act the…") *Example:* On the map, a blue line represents a river.[↗](../../represent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: On the map, a blue line represents a…") · Let x represent the number of apples.[↗](../../represent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Let x represent the number of apples.") · Each picture in the pictogram represents 5 children.[↗](../../represent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Each picture in the pictogram represents 5 children.") · She will represent Ireland at the Olympics.[↗](../../represent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She will represent Ireland at the Olympics.") · Draw a bar chart to represent the results.[↗](../../represent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Draw a bar chart to represent the results.") · The dove represents peace.[↗](../../represent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The dove represents peace.") · They shall represent the unwelcome wooer, whom the lady does not like.[↗](../../represent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: They shall represent the unwelcome wooer, whom the…") · Together these represent the mathematical-linguistic foundations of Creation; see notes on 1:2 below.[↗](../../represent/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Together these represent the mathematical-linguistic foundations of Creation;…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../represent/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") · Three Hebrew words are used in the Bible to represent the idea of making, producing or creating.[↗](../../represent/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Three Hebrew words are used in the Bible…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../represent/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") · Public domain books are our gateways to the past, representing a wealth of history, culture and knowledge that's often difficult to discover.[↗](../../represent/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Public domain books are our gateways to the…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../represent/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") **representation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A picture, model or sign that shows or stands for something.[↗](../../representation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A picture, model or sign that shows or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Having someone to speak or act for you: «legal representation».[↗](../../representation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Having someone to speak or act for you:…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Being included and shown fairly: «representation of girls in sport».[↗](../../representation/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Being included and shown fairly: «representation of girls…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (maths) A way of showing a number or data: «a bar chart representation».[↗](../../representation/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A way of showing a number or data:…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (formal) representations A formal statement or complaint.[↗](../../representation/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: representations A formal statement or complaint.") *Example:* Draw a representation of 3/4 using a shape.[↗](../../representation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Draw a representation of 3/4 using a shape.") · The map is a representation of our town.[↗](../../representation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The map is a representation of our town.") · Every person has the right to legal representation.[↗](../../representation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Every person has the right to legal representation.") · The class wanted better representation of girls in the football team.[↗](../../representation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The class wanted better representation of girls in…") · The statue is a representation of a famous queen.[↗](../../representation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The statue is a representation of a famous…") · A bar chart is a clear representation of the data.[↗](../../representation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A bar chart is a clear representation of…") · And this is a representation of human nature.[↗](../../representation/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: And this is a representation of human nature.") · The Ninth Path is the Pure intelligence so called because it purifies the Numerations, it proves and corrects the designing of their representation, and disposes their unity with which they are combined without diminution or division.[↗](../../representation/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The Ninth Path is the Pure intelligence so…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../representation/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) … 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