verb - to be similar to something in form or function; to match or correspond to something in a similar way

verb, British English - to try to find reasons to justify or explain someone's behavior, opinions, decisions, etc. that are difficult to understand

verb - to try to find reasons to justify or explain someone's behavior, opinions, decisions, etc. that are difficult to understand

verb - to try to help two people or groups involved in a disagreement to find a solution to their problems

verb - to go with someone to a place to be sure that the person really left, or to protect them

verb - to take more action, to involve someone at a higher level, to complain to someone at a higher level

verb - to ask somebody to come to a place with you, e.g. to a party or cinema, or restaurant etc.

verb - to move to the rhythm of a song, to play a drum etc. to the rhythm of a song

verb - to stir cream or milk to make butter

verb - to give a particular, pleasant smell to something