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English verb: fossilise

1. fossilise (change) convert to a fossil


SamplesThe little animals fossilized and are now embedded in the limestone.


Synonymsfossilize


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)convert


Narrower (hyponym)lapidify, petrify

2. fossilise (change) become mentally inflexible


Synonymsfossilize


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)age, get on, maturate, mature, senesce









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