| Main Entry: | autograph |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | write signature |
Synonyms: |
endorse, engross, handwrite, ink, inscribe, pen, sign, signature, subscribe, write by hand |
| Main Entry: | blacken |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | darken |
Synonyms: |
befoul, begrime, blot, cloud, deepen, ebonize, grow dark, grow dim, ink, make dark, shade, smudge, soil |
Antonyms: |
bleach, lighten, whiten |
| Main Entry: | coffee |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | hot beverage made from beans of a tree |
Synonyms: |
battery acid, brew, caffeine, café, café au lait, café noir, cappuccino, decaf, decoction, demitasse, espresso, forty weight, hot stuff, ink, jamocha, java, joe, mocha, mud, perk*, varnish remover |
| Main Entry: | contract |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | come to terms |
Synonyms: |
accept offer, adjust, agree, arrange, assent, bargain, become indebted, bound, buy, circumscribe, clinch, close, come around, commit, consent, covenant, dicker, engage, enter into, firm a deal, give one's word, go along with, hammer out deal, initial*, ink, it's a deal, limit, make terms, negotiate, obligate, owe, pact, pledge, promise, put in writing, set, settle, shake hands on it, sign for, sign papers, sign up, stipulate, swear to, undertake, work out details |
| Notes: | a compact is a formal agreement on rights and conduct, a treaty is a compact between nations, and a contract is a compact between two business entities |
Antonyms: |
break off, disagree |
| Main Entry: | employ |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | give money in exchange for work performed |
Synonyms: |
bring on board, come on board, commission, contract, contract for, engage, enlist, hire, ink, obtain, place, procure, put on*, retain, secure, sign on, sign up, take on, truck with |
Antonyms: |
fire, lay off, let go |
| Main Entry: | engage |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | hire for job, use |
Synonyms: |
appoint, bespeak, book, bring on board, charter, come on board, commission, contract, employ, enlist, enroll, ink, lease, place, prearrange, put on, rent, reserve, retain, secure, sign on, sign up, take on, truck with |
Antonyms: |
banish, discharge, dismiss, eject, expel, fire, let go, oust, release |
| Main Entry: | hire |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | commission for responsibility, use |
Synonyms: |
add to payroll, appoint, authorize, book, bring in, bring on board, carry, charter, contract for, delegate, draft, employ, empower, engage, enlist, exploit, fill a position, find help, give a break, give job to, give work, ink, lease, let, make use of, obtain, occupy, pick, place, pledge, procure, promise, put on*, put to work, rent, retain, secure, select, sign on, sign up, sublease, sublet, take on, truck with, utilize |
Antonyms: |
discharge, fire, lay off, let go |
| Main Entry: | mark |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | blemish; character |
Synonyms: |
John Hancock, John Henry, X, autograph, blaze, blot, blotch, brand, brand name, bruise, check, cross, dent, dot, impression, imprint, ink, label, line, logo, nick, pock, point, record, register, representation, scar, score, scratch, sign, signature, smudge, splotch, spot, stain, stamp, streak, stroke, symbol, tag, ticket, trace, trademark, underlining |
| Main Entry: | mark |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | blemish, stain |
Synonyms: |
X, autograph, blaze, blot, blotch, brand, bruise, chalk, check, dent, dot, impress, imprint, initial, ink, inscribe, label, letter, nick, pinpoint, point, print, scar, score, scratch, seal, sign, smudge, splotch, stamp, streak, stroke, trace, underline, write |
| Main Entry: | notoriety |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | reputation |
Synonyms: |
ballyhoo, celebrity, center stage, dishonor, disrepute, fame, flak, infamy, ink, name*, obloquy, opprobrium, renown, rep, scandal, splash*, spotlight*, wise*, éclat |