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Translation
to lie
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Word origin
From Latin mentiri ('to lie, to invent'), related to mens ('mind').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- mentiri
- English cognates
- mendacious
Grammar
Verb type-ire regular (no -isc-)
Examples
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Never lie to your parents.
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He always lies when he is afraid.
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We know you lied to us.
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mentire: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 10: Words 671-680.