5 letter words with LEE in the middle

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1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun

2. Definitions:

• verb (US: /flɪr/, UK: /fliːə/): to laugh in a disrespectful way or to mock someone.
• noun (US: /flɪr/, UK: /fliːə/): a mocking or disrespectful laugh.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /flɪr/
• UK: /fliːə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "fleer" originated from the Middle English word "fleren," which means "to laugh derisively." It was first recorded in the 14th century. The word is used to describe a mocking or disrespectful laugh, or to laugh in a disrespectful way or to mock someone. It is often used in a derogatory or contemptuous manner.

5. Synonyms:

• sneer
• jeer
• mock
• ridicule
• taunt

6. Related Words:

• flair
• clear
• fears
• flare
• floor

7. Example Sentences:

• He couldn help but fleer at his opponents poor performance.
• Her fleer was met with silence from the audience.
• Their fleers only served to make the situation worse.

Word: Flees 1. Parts of Speech

Verb

2. Definitions

• To run away from danger or pursuit
• To escape or avoid something unpleasant or unwanted

3. Pronunciations

• US: /fliːz/
• UK: /fliːz/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "flees" is the third person singular present tense of the verb "flee". It comes from the Old English word "fleón", which means "to run away". The word has been in use since the 14th century.

5. Synonyms

• Escape
• Run away
• Take flight
• Depart
• Retreat

6. Related Words

• Flies
• Fleas
• Fleet
• Fable
• Flame

7. Example Sentences

• The rabbit flees from the fox.
• She flees the room when the spider appears.
• The suspect flees the scene of the crime.
• The refugees flee the war-torn country.
• He flees from his responsibilities.

cleek 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

As a noun, cleek means a hook or a metal instrument used for grasping or holding things. As a verb, cleek means to hook or to catch something with a hook.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /kliːk/

UK: /kliːk/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word cleek originated from the Scottish language and was first used in the 15th century. It was originally used to refer to a shepherds crook or a hook used for fishing. Over time, the words meaning expanded to include any hook-shaped instrument used for grasping or holding things. Today, cleek is mostly used in Scottish and British English.

5. Synonyms:

Hook, grasp, catch, snag, seize, grip

6. Related Words:

Clank, creek, fleck, sleek, sneak

7. Example Sentences:

As a noun:
- He used a cleek to catch the fish.
- She hung her coat on the cleek by the door.
As a verb:
- He cleeked the ball with his golf club.
- She cleeked the rope and pulled the boat to the shore.

bleed Parts of Speech

verb

Definitions

1. to lose blood from the body due to injury or illness.
2. to draw blood from a person or animal for medical purposes.
3. to release liquid or gas from a container or system.
4. to suffer emotionally or financially.
5. to cause someone to suffer emotionally or financially.

Pronunciations

• US: /bliːd/
• UK: /bliːd/

Origin and Usage

The word "bleed" comes from the Old English word "blēdan" which means "to emit blood." It has been used in English since the 12th century. Originally, it was used only to refer to the act of losing blood due to injury or illness. Over time, it came to be used more broadly to refer to the release of any liquid or gas from a container or system. It is also used metaphorically to refer to emotional or financial suffering.

Synonyms

• hemorrhage
• flow
• drain
• leak
• weep

Related Words

• blaze
• breed
• blend
• blade
• blind

Example Sentences

1. She cut her hand and began to bleed profusely.
2. The nurse had to bleed the patient to get a blood sample.
3. The plumber had to bleed the air out of the heating system.
4. She bled financially after investing in a failed business.
5. The companys new policy will bleed its employees of their benefits.