Set 95 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto show that something is true based on evidence
The results of the study confirm that children below 3 who are exposed to screens often have twice as much risk of developing autism than children exposed to screens moderately.
Set 95 of Advanced covers 5 words: confirm, ease, arise, foster, mandate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to show that something is true based on evidence
The results of the study confirm that children below 3 who are exposed to screens often have twice as much risk of developing autism than children exposed to screens moderately.
to improve a difficult condition to feel relieved
Sometimes whatever the doctors prescribes for people with fatal illnesses unfortunately cannot ease the patient's pain.
when a problem or a situation starts to appear
If the temperature continues to increase at this speed, more problems related to global warming are certain to arise.
to help develop something further, like an idea
Our aim as responsible and caring people should be to foster more equal relationships with disabled people, so that they can integrate into society more easily.
to force somebody to do something or obey a rule
If the new law was to mandate a reduction in the use of nicotine in cigarettes, it would be challenging to regulate.