Suffixes -en and -ic

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What does the suffix -en mean?

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to become

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What does the word 'sweeten' mean?

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to become sweet

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What does the word 'golden' mean?

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having the characteristics of gold

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What does the word 'darken' mean?

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to become dark

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What does the suffix -ic mean?

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having the characteristics of

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What does the word 'athletic' mean?

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having the characteristics of athletes

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What does 'lengthen' mean?

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to become longer

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What does 'sharpen' mean?

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to become sharp

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What does 'soften' mean?

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to become soft

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What does 'frozen' mean?

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having the characteristics of being ice or cold