fetch

/fɛt͡ʃ/verb
Elementary
1

To retrieve; to bear towards; to go and get.

2

To obtain as price or equivalent; to sell for.

3

To bring or get within reach by going; to reach; to arrive at; to attain; to reach by sailing.

4

To bring oneself; to make headway; to veer; as, to fetch about; to fetch to windward.

5

To take (a breath); to heave (a sigh).

6

To cause to come; to bring to a particular state.

7

To recall from a swoon; to revive; sometimes with to.

8

To reduce; to throw.

9

To accomplish; to achieve; to perform, with certain objects or actions.

10

To make (a pump) draw water by pouring water into the top and working the handle.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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