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  • verb idiomatic To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.
  • verb To find, usually by accident.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb find unexpectedly
  • verb be received or understood
  • verb come together
  • verb be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression
  • verb communicate the intended meaning or impression

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