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ettle

/ˈɛtl/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Intention; intent; aim.
  2. To aim; purpose; intend; attempt; try.
  3. To expect; reckon; count on.
  4. To take aim.
  5. To make attempt.
  6. To direct one's course.
  7. To aspire; be ambitious.
  8. To earn.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

eckle(English)mint(English)endeavor(English)seek(English)attempt(English)have a stab(English)offer(English)angle(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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