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English verb: localise

1. localise (stative) identify the location or place of


SamplesWe localized the source of the infection.


Synonymslocalize, place


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)locate, situate

2. localise (stative) concentrate on a particular place or spot


SamplesThe infection has localized in the left eye.


Synonymsfocalise, focalize, localize


Pattern of useSomething is ----ing PP


Broader (hypernym)lie

3. localise (social) restrict something to a particular area


Synonymslocalize


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)restrict


Narrower (hyponym)draw

4. localise (creation) locate


SamplesThe film is set in Africa.


Synonymslocalize, place, set


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something PP


Broader (hypernym)present, represent, stage









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