Suffixes -en and -ic

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What does the suffix '-en' indicate?

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The suffix '-en' indicates to become or to make something into a certain state.

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What does the suffix '-ic' indicate?

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The suffix '-ic' indicates having the characteristics of or relating to.

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What does 'darken' mean?

Back

To become dark.

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What does 'sweeten' mean?

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To become sweet.

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What does 'golden' mean?

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Having the characteristics of gold.

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What does 'dramatic' mean?

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Having the characteristics of drama.

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What does 'magnetic' mean?

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Having the characteristics of a magnet.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-en'.

Back

Darken.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ic'.

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Dramatic.

Front

What is the meaning of 'to become'?

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To change into a certain state or condition.