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Active verb

1.write; mark letters, symbols, or numbers on a surface, especially using a pen or stick

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O dere ya n'akwụkwọ.

O dere ya n'akwụkwọ.

She wrote it on paper.

Onye dere akwwụkwọ a?

Onye dere akwwụkwọ a?

Who wrote this book?

Emeka dere aha ya ugboro abụọ.

Emeka dere aha ya ugboro abụọ.

Emeka wrote his name twice.

Okechukwu dere aha m.

Okechukwu dere aha m.

Okechukwu wrote my name.

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Active verb

1.on to(to hold); on; upon

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Chibụzọ, zọgide ụkwụ na breekị.

Chibụzọ, zọgide ụkwụ na breekị.

Chibuzo, step on(and hold) the brake.

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Wordde
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Active verb

1.press something against another, especially to transfer something from one to the other; press

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Aga m ede ya n'egedegiihu m.

Aga m ede ya n'egedegiihu m.

I will press it on my forehead.

O dere ya ire.

O dere ya ire.

She touched it with her tongue.

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