/koŋxeˈlaɾ/
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Translation
to freeze
Word origin
From Latin congelare ('to freeze together'), from con- ('together') plus gelare ('to freeze'), from gelu ('frost').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- congelare
- English cognates
- gel, gelatin, congeal
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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I am going to freeze the meat for next week.
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Water freezes at zero degrees.
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Freeze the vegetables if you are not going to use them today.
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The lake froze completely in winter.
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Can I freeze this bread for later?
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