Suffixes: ance, ence, ize, ist

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What does the suffix 'ance' indicate?

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The suffix 'ance' indicates a state or quality of something, often forming nouns.

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What does the suffix 'ence' signify?

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The suffix 'ence' signifies a state, quality, or condition, often forming nouns.

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What does the suffix 'ize' mean?

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The suffix 'ize' means to become or to make, often forming verbs.

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What does the suffix 'ist' refer to?

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The suffix 'ist' refers to one who does an action or is a specialist in a certain field.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix 'ance'.

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Example: 'acceptance' - the act of accepting.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix 'ence'.

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Example: 'independence' - the state of being independent.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix 'ize'.

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Example: 'realize' - to become aware of something.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix 'ist'.

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Example: 'artist' - one who practices art.

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What is the meaning of 'defiance'?

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Defiance is the act of refusing to obey something or someone.

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What does 'colonize' mean?

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To colonize means to make a colony.