/okuˈpaɾse/
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Translation
to take care of
Word origin
From ocupar, from Latin occupare ('to seize, take over'), from ob plus capere ('to take'). The same root gives English 'occupy'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- occupare
- English cognates
- occupy, occupation
Grammar
Verb type-ar reflexive
ReflexiveYes
Examples
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I will take care of dinner tonight.
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She looks after the children in the morning.
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Do not worry, I will deal with everything.
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Who takes care of the garden at your house?
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Each person should deal with their own affairs.
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