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diverse

adjective/dəˈvərs/

definition

having a variety of different elements

example

During the pilot focus group, I had the chance to work with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

synonyms
variousvaryingvaried
word origin — Middle English: variant of divers

diverse, distribute, reward, irrational, manufacture: meanings and examples

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  1. diverse · adjective/dəˈvərs/

    having a variety of different elements

    During the pilot focus group, I had the chance to work with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

    Synonyms: various, varying, varied

    Origin: Middle English: variant of divers

  2. distribute · verb/dəˈstrɪbjut/

    to give out or spread something among a group or over an area

    The company will distribute the product to stores across the country, ensuring wide availability for customers.

    Synonyms: hand out, dispense

    Origin: late Middle English: from Latin distribut- ‘divided up’, from the verb distribuere, from dis- ‘apart’ + tribuere ‘assign’

  3. reward · noun/rəˈwɔrd/

    something given in recognition of a person's effort, achievement, or contribution, typically to motivate or show appreciation

    She received a reward for her outstanding performance at work, a bonus and a certificate of appreciation.

    Synonyms: prize, award, gift

    Origin: Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French, variant of Old French reguard ‘regard, heed’, also an early sense of the English word

  4. irrational · adjective/ɪ(r)ˈræʃ(ə)nəl/

    without clear logical explanation or reason

    Since the accident, she has been experiencing anxiety and having some irrational thoughts.

    Synonyms: illogical, absurd, insane, unreasonable

    Origin: late Middle English: from Latin irrationalis, from in- ‘not’ + rationalis (see rational)

  5. manufacture · verb/ˌmæn(j)əˈfæk(t)ʃər/

    to produce something

    The company designs and manufactures wheels that can tolerate heavier weights.

    Synonyms: make, create, build, fabricate

    Origin: mid 16th century (as noun, denoting something made by hand): from French (re-formed by association with Latin manu factum ‘made by hand’), from Italian manifattura. The verb dates from the mid 17th century