occupy

/ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/verb
Elementary
1

To fill.

2

To possess or use the time or capacity of; to engage the service of.

3

To fill or hold (an official position or role).

4

To hold the attention of.

5

To fill space.

6

To live or reside in.

7

To have, or to have taken, possession or control of (a territory).

8

To place the theodolite or total station at (a point).

9

To have sexual intercourse with.

10

To do business in; to busy oneself with.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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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