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To show or express emotions

show

verb

to behave in a way that allows people to know your feelings, opinions, or personal qualities

display

verb

to show a feeling, quality, or attitude by the way you behave

manifest

verb

to show something such as a feeling or ability, so that it is easy to notice

express yourself

to show your feelings in a particular way

make no secret of something

to make no attempt to hide your feelings about something

give away

to show an emotion or quality that you are trying to hide

offer

verb

to express your feelings toward someone

voice

verb

to express your opinions or feelings about something, especially negative feelings

render

verb

to express, show, or perform something in a particular way

surrender

verb

to allow yourself to show your feelings and to do what you really want to do

vocal fry

a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence

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dray

a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer

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conflict mineral

a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons

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