train, v.
(trained, training, trains)
freq. cnt. 37
(trained, training, trains)
freq. cnt. 37
create by training and teaching
<verb.cognition> freq. cnt.: 24 freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2
develop educate prepare train
sample sentences
"The old master is training world-class violinists""we develop the leaders for the future"
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Somebody ----s somebodyverb frames
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undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
<verb.cognition> freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 9
prepare train
sample sentences
"She is training to be a teacher""He trained as a legal aid"
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Somebody ----s to somebodyverb frames
Somebody ----s to somebody
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educate for a future role or function
<verb.social> freq. cnt.: 11 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 1
groom prepare train
sample sentences
"He is grooming his son to become his successor""The prince was prepared to become King one day"
"They trained him to be a warrior"
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Somebody ----s somebodyverb frames
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Somebody ----s somebody
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develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
<verb.social> freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 1
check condition discipline train
sample sentences
"Parents must discipline their children""Is this dog trained?"
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Somebody ----s somethingSomebody ----s somebody
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exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
<verb.body> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
train
sample sentences
"She is training for the Olympics"verb frames
Somebody ----s
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teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
coach train
sample sentences
"He is training our Olympic team""She is coaching the crew"
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Somebody ----s somebodySomebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
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Somebody ----s somebodySomebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
<verb.competition> freq. cnt.: 19 freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
aim direct take take aim train
sample sentences
"Please don't aim at your little brother!""He trained his gun on the burglar"
"Don't train your camera on the women"
"Take a swipe at one's opponent"
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Somebody ----sSomebody ----s something PP
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teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
<verb.social> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
civilise civilize cultivate educate school train
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"Cultivate your musical taste""Train your tastebuds"
"She is well schooled in poetry"
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Somebody ----s somethingSomebody ----s somebody
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drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
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trail train
sample sentences
"The toddler was trailing his pants""She trained her long scarf behind her"
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Somebody ----s somethingverb frames
Somebody ----s something
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travel by rail or train
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rail train
sample sentences
"They railed from Rome to Venice""She trained to Hamburg"
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Somebody ----sSomebody ----s PP
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cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
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train