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(of a problem or illness) cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble.
(of a celestial body) be in a stressful aspect with (another celestial body or a point on the ecliptic).
"serious ills afflict the industry"
"Jupiter is afflicted by Mars in opposition"
"arthritis can afflict people of all ages"
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noun - a unit of length equal to six feet (approximately 1.8 m), chiefly used in reference to the depth of water.
verb - (1) understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought. (2) measure the depth of (water).
"sonar says that we're in eighteen fathoms"
"he could scarcely fathom the idea that people actually lived in Las Vegas"
"an attempt to fathom the ocean"
"Charlotte tried to fathom her cat's expression"
"fathoming the ocean"
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try hard to do or achieve something.
an attempt to achieve a goal.
earnest and industrious effort, esp. when sustained over a period of time.
an enterprise or undertaking.
"he is endeavoring to help the Third World"
"an endeavor to reduce serious injury"
"enthusiasm is a vital ingredient in all human endeavor"
"a political endeavor"
"the company endeavored to expand its activities"
"an endeavor to build a more buoyant economy"
"enthusiasm is a vital ingredient in all human endeavor"
"a political endeavor"
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