Translation
to call (on the phone); to turn on, to switch on; to pay attention (não ligar)
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Word origin
From Latin ligare ('to bind, to tie').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ligare
- English cognates
- ligament, obligate, league
Grammar
Examples
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I'll call you later.
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She turned on the television.
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Don't pay attention to what he said.
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ligar: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 7: Words 351-360.