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nafrin:
what next sir we are waiting

Binoy:
Nujhat, you seem to be an amazingly patient reader. Thanks.

Binoy:
word-12 (29-01-12)

accuse (verb)
দোষারোপ করা; to say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal or unkind
She accused him of lying.
Are you accusing me of lying?
He's been accused of robbery/murder.
The surgeon was accused of negligence.
The government was accused of incompetence.
"It wasn't my fault." "Don't worry, I'm not accusing you."

derived word(s):

accusation(s) (noun)
দোষারোপ; a statement saying that someone has done something wrong
accusations of corruption / cruelty / racism
You can't just make wild accusations like that!
He glared at me with an air of accusation.
What do you say to the accusation that you are unfriendly and unhelpful?
I don’t want to make an accusation until I have some proof.
No one believed her wild accusations against her husband.
He denied the accusation that he had ignored the problems.
There was a hint of accusation in her voice.

accusatory (adjective)
দোষারোপমূলক; suggesting that you think someone has done something bad
When he spoke his tone was accusatory.
She gave me an accusatory look.

accused (noun) [with ‘the’]
দোষী ব্যক্তি; the person(s) on trial in a court
The accused protested her innocence.
The accused was found innocent.
The accused were all found guilty.
All the accused have pleaded guilty.

accusing (adjective)
দোষ দিচ্ছে এমন; showing that you think sb has done sth wrong
an accusing glance/look/finger/tone
Her accusing eyes were fixed on him.

accusingly (adverb)
দোষ দিচ্ছে এমনভাবে; in an accusing manner
"Has this dog been fed today?" she asked accusingly.

phrasal/collocational/idiomatic/proverbial expressions:

stand accused of sth  
অভিযুক্ত হওয়া; being accused of doing something wrong
The government stands accused of eroding freedom of speech.
They stand accused of crimes against humanity.

Usage note: The verb ‘accuse’ is usually followed by a person and then a deed. That is the phrase is ‘accuse somebody of something’, for example: ‘to accuse the youth of murder/theft’.

Binoy:
word-13 (30-01-12)

acknowledge (verb)
কোনোকিছু গ্রহন করা বা স্বীকার করা বা চিনতে পারা; to accept, admit or recognize something
a generally acknowledged fact
It is generally acknowledged to be true.
You must acknowledge the truth of her argument.
Historians generally acknowledge her as a genius in her field.
They refused to acknowledge the new government.
Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
He didn't even acknowledge my presence.
The government won't even acknowledge the existence of the problem.
Always acknowledge your sources at the end of an essay.
The government has acknowledged that homelessness is a big problem.
It is widely acknowledged that the welfare system is under-resourced.
She acknowledged me with a quick bob of her head.
She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
The country acknowledged his claim to the throne.
He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world.
All applications will be acknowledged.
Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
I was standing right next to her, but she didn’t even acknowledge me.
I gratefully acknowledge financial support from several local businesses.

derived word(s):

acknowledgement(s) (noun)
ঋন বা প্রাপ্তি স্বীকার; চেনা; the act of acknowledging
We sent her a copy of the book in acknowledgment of her part in its creation.
I was sent a free copy in acknowledgement of my contribution.
I applied for four jobs, but I've only had one acknowledgment so far.
I didn’t receive an acknowledgement of my application.
This report is an acknowledgement of the size of the problem.
The flowers were a small acknowledgement of your kindness.
She gave me a smile of acknowledgement.

Usage note: The verb ‘acknowledgement’ is usually followed by the ‘ing’ form of verb. For example: She acknowledged having been at fault. It may also be followed by a that-clause. For example: She acknowledged that she had been at fault. I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong. In some constructions, it is followed by an object+to-infinitive. For example: She is usually acknowledged to be one of our best artists. He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world.

sushmita:
It's a very good way of learning word.I connect my students with this post.Most of them watch these words and are learning each day.

Thank you,Sir.

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