En- Em- Prefix

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What does the prefix 'en-' typically indicate in a word?

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The prefix 'en-' typically indicates to cause to be or to put into a certain state.

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What does the prefix 'em-' typically indicate in a word?

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The prefix 'em-' is a variant of 'en-' and also indicates to cause to be or to put into a certain state.

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What is the antonym of the word 'employ'?

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The antonym of 'employ' is 'fire'.

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What does the word 'endanger' mean?

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To put someone or something in harm's way.

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What is the antonym of 'endanger'?

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The antonym of 'endanger' is 'protect'.

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What does the word 'envision' mean?

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To visualize something or to imagine it as a possibility in the future.

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What does the word 'embark' mean?

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To begin a journey or to go onto a boat/ship.

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Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 'en-'.

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An example of a word that uses the prefix 'en-' is 'enable'.

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Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 'em-'.

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An example of a word that uses the prefix 'em-' is 'empower'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'employ'?

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To hire someone for a job or to make use of something.