/maɾeˈaɾ/
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Translation
to make dizzy, to make nauseous
Word origin
From mar ('sea'), from Latin mare, originally meaning to be affected by seasickness. The same root gives English 'marine' and 'maritime'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- mare
- English cognates
- marine, maritime
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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The motion of the boat is starting to make me dizzy.
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Do not read in the car if it is going to make you feel sick.
Tanta .
So much information makes my head spin.
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Stop pestering the poor child with your questions!
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The strong smell made her feel dizzy straight away.
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