Wrought
vverb.socialexert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessityExamples:- I will work hard to improve my grades
- she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor
Antonyms:idle
Derivationally Related Form:workerwork
Inherited Hypernyms:work
Direct Hyponyms:assistbeaverbeaver awayboondogglebusycarpenterclerkcollaboratecooperateelectioneerget togethergo throughinternjoin forceskeep one's nose to the grindstonekeep one's shoulder to the wheelmess aroundministermonkeymonkey aroundmuck aboutmuck aroundoccupypagepeg awayplug awaypotterpull one's weightputterrun throughscantserveskimpskipperslogspecialisespecializetinkervolunteerwaitwaitresswhoreworkwork atwork onwork through
Full Troponyms:abetassistbeaverbelaborboondogglebusycarpenterclerkcollaboratedabbleelectioneerinternministerpageplay alongplug awaypotterprotectpuddlepull one's weightputterserveskimpskipperspecializevolunteerwaitwhip throughwhoreworkwork atwork through
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s PP | Sam and Sue --- (apply to: work)
vverb.socialbe employedSynset:do work work
Examples:- Is your husband working again?
- My wife never worked
- Do you want to work after the age of 60?
- She never did any work because she inherited a lot of money
- She works as a waitress to put herself through college
Derivationally Related Form:workerwork
Inherited Hypernyms:work
Direct Hyponyms:bankblacklegbreak one's backbuckle downdigdrivedrudgefagfarmfillfinkfreelancegrindjobknuckle downlaborlabourmanmoilmoonlightoccupyratscabserveslavesubcontracttaketinkertoiltravailturn a trick
Full Troponyms:actbankcaddiecriticizedrivefarmfillfinkfreelancejoblabormanmoonlightofficiateranchrepresentrotateservesitslavestaffsubcontracttinkerturn a trick
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.socialhave an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expectedSynset:act work
Examples:- The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought
- How does your idea work in practice?
- This method doesn't work
- The breaks of my new car act quickly
- The medicine works only if you take it with a lot of water
Derivationally Related Form:workablework
Hypernyms:bring home the bacon come through deliver the goods succeed win
Inherited Hypernyms:worksucceed
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Something is ---ing PP
vverb.contactperform as expected when appliedSynset:function go operate run work
Examples:- The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
- Does this old car still run well?
- This old radio doesn't work anymore
Antonyms:malfunction
Derivationally Related Form:operationoperantoperativefunctioning
Inherited Hypernyms:function
Direct Hyponyms:cutdoublerollrunserveservice
Full Troponyms:cutdoublerollrunservice
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | These cars won't --- (apply to: function, run, operate, go, work)
vverb.creationshape, form, or improve a materialSynset:process work work on
Examples:- work stone into tools
- process iron
- work the metal
Derivationally Related Form:processworkable
Hypernyms:transform transmute transubstantiate
Inherited Hypernyms:worktransformchange
Direct Hyponyms:cold workcoldworkhot-workmake overoverworkrackretreadreworktilltool
Full Troponyms:coldworkharrowhoehot-workoverworkplowrackreworkridgetilltool
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.bodygive a workout toSynset:exercise work work out
Examples:- Some parents exercise their infants
- My personal trainer works me hard
- work one's muscles
- this puzzle will exercise your mind
Derivationally Related Form:workoutexerciserexercise
Hypernyms:put to work work
Inherited Hypernyms:exerciseworkuse
Direct Hyponyms:warm up
Causes:exercise work out
Full Troponyms:limberwarm up
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | They --- the animals (apply to: exercise, work)
vverb.motionproceed along a pathSynset:make work
Examples:- work one's way through the crowd
- make one's way into the forest
Hypernyms:pass
Inherited Hypernyms:makepasstravel
Direct Hyponyms:bushwhackclawjostle
Full Troponyms:bushwhackclawjostle
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP | Somebody ---s PP | They --- up the hill (apply to: work)
vverb.socialoperate in a certain place, area, or specialtyExamples:- She works the night clubs
- The salesman works the Midwest
- This artist works mostly in acrylics
Derivationally Related Form:work
Hypernyms:work
Inherited Hypernyms:workwork
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s PP | They --- in the city (apply to: work)
vverb.socialproceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activityExamples:- work your way through every problem or task
- She was working on her second martini when the guests arrived
- Start from the bottom and work towards the top
Derivationally Related Form:work
Hypernyms:go move proceed
Inherited Hypernyms:workgoact
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s PP
vverb.motionmove in an agitated mannerExamples:- His fingers worked with tension
Hypernyms:displace move
Inherited Hypernyms:workmove
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.creationcause to happen or to occur as a consequenceSynset:bring make for play work wreak
Examples:- I cannot work a miracle
- wreak havoc
- bring comments
- play a joke
- The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area
Derivationally Related Form:workable
Hypernyms:create make
Inherited Hypernyms:bringmake
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.socialcause to workSynset:put to work work
Examples:- he is working his servants hard
Derivationally Related Form:work
Hypernyms:apply employ use utilise utilize
Inherited Hypernyms:workuse
Direct Hyponyms:computerisecomputerizecybernateexerciseexploitoverworkrackwarm upworkwork out
Causes:do work work
Full Troponyms:cybernateexerciselimberoverdriveoverworkrackwarm up
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | They --- the animals (apply to: work)
vverb.creationprepare for cropsTopic:agriculturefarminghusbandry
Synset:crop cultivate work
Examples:- Work the soil
- cultivate the land
Derivationally Related Form:cultivationcultivatorcrop
Hypernyms:fix gear up prepare ready set set up
Inherited Hypernyms:cultivatefixchange
Direct Hyponyms:overcropovercultivate
Full Troponyms:overcrop
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.stativebehave in a certain way when handledExamples:- This dough does not work easily
- The soft metal works well
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:workbe
Sentence Frame:Something ---s Adjective/Noun
vverb.socialhave and exert influence or effectSynset:act upon influence work
Examples:- The artist's work influenced the young painter
- She worked on her friends to support the political candidate
Derivationally Related Form:influence
Hypernyms:affect bear on bear upon impact touch touch on
Inherited Hypernyms:influenceaffectchange
Direct Hyponyms:blackjackblackmailcarrycolorcolourdominatefixformget atimprintmanipulatemilitatepersuadeprejudiceprepossesspressurepull stringspull wiresswayswingswing over
Full Troponyms:biasblackmailcarrycolordominatefixget athandicapimprintmanipulatemilitateoverbearpossessprejudiceslantswing
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something | Somebody ---s PP (apply to: work)
vverb.socialoperate in or throughHypernyms:operate run
Inherited Hypernyms:workoperatedirectmanagecontrol
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.socialcause to operate or functionExamples:- This pilot works the controls
- Can you work an electric drill?
Derivationally Related Form:workable
Hypernyms:care deal handle manage
Inherited Hypernyms:workmanagecontrol
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.perceptionprovoke or exciteExamples:- The rock musician worked the crowd of young girls into a frenzy
Hypernyms:excite stimulate stir
Inherited Hypernyms:workstimulatesensitize
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody
vverb.emotiongratify and charm, usually in order to influenceExamples:- the political candidate worked the crowds
Hypernyms:becharm beguile bewitch captivate capture catch charm enamor enamour enchant entrance fascinate trance
Inherited Hypernyms:workcaptureattract
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody
vverb.creationmake something, usually for a specific functionSynset:forge form mold mould shape work
Examples:- She molded the rice balls carefully
- Form cylinders from the dough
- shape a figure
- Work the metal into a sword
Derivationally Related Form:shapermoldshapeshapingformformation
Hypernyms:create from raw material create from raw stuff
Inherited Hypernyms:shapecreate from raw materialmake
Direct Hyponyms:beatcarvecastchipcoilcut outgrindhand-buildhandbuildhilllayermachinemodelmoldmouldmoundpreformpuddleremoldreshaperoughcastsculptsculpturesinterstampswagethrowupset
Full Troponyms:beatcarvecastchipcut outdiedropforgefoliateforgefretgouge outgrindhandbuildhewhillhoneycomblayermachinemodelmoundmound overpreformpresspuddlerabbetrecastreshaperough-hewroughcastsand castsculptsinterstampswagethrow
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s something PP
vverb.contactmove into or ontoExamples:- work the raisins into the dough
- the student worked a few jokes into his presentation
- work the body onto the flatbed truck
Hypernyms:displace move
Inherited Hypernyms:workmove
Direct Hyponyms:stir
Full Troponyms:stir
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.contactmake uniformSynset:knead work
Examples:- knead dough
- work the clay until it is soft
Hypernyms:manipulate
Inherited Hypernyms:kneadmanipulatehandletouch
Direct Hyponyms:masticateproof
Full Troponyms:masticateproof
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.consumptionuse or manipulate to one's advantageSynset:exploit work
Examples:- He exploit the new taxation system
- She knows how to work the system
- he works his parents for sympathy
Derivationally Related Form:exploitatoryexploitiveexploiterexploitativeexploitation
Hypernyms:apply employ use utilise utilize
Inherited Hypernyms:exploituse
Direct Hyponyms:availfeedhelpmake hayplaypreyuse
Full Troponyms:availimpingemake hayplaypreytrespassuse
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.cognitionfind the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning ofSynset:figure out lick puzzle out solve work work out
Examples:- did you solve the problem?
- Work out your problems with the boss
- this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out
- did you get it?
- Did you get my meaning?
- He could not work the math problem
Derivationally Related Form:workablesolutionsolversolvingsolvent
Hypernyms:understand
Inherited Hypernyms:solveunderstand
Direct Hyponyms:answerbreakguessinferresolveriddlestrike
Entailment:reason
Full Troponyms:answerbreakguessriddlestriketell
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.changecause to undergo fermentationSynset:ferment work
Examples:- We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content
- The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats
Derivationally Related Form:fermentfermentingfermentation
Hypernyms:convert
Inherited Hypernyms:fermentconvertchange
Direct Hyponyms:vinify
Causes:ferment sour turn work
Full Troponyms:vinify
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.changego sour or spoilSynset:ferment sour turn work
Examples:- The milk has soured
- The wine worked
- The cream has turned--we have to throw it out
Derivationally Related Form:fermentfermentationsouring
Hypernyms:change state turn
Inherited Hypernyms:sourchange statechange
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
vverb.changearrive at a certain condition through repeated motionExamples:- The stitches of the hem worked loose after she wore the skirt many times
Hypernyms:become get go
Inherited Hypernyms:workbecomechange statechange
Sentence Frame:Something ---s Adjective/Noun
adj satadj.allshaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)Synset:molded shaped
Examples:- a shaped handgrip
- the molded steel plates
- the wrought silver bracelet
Antonyms:unformed
Inherited Hypernyms:shaped
Similar to:formed