insurge (B1)
verb
Definition
insurge means to rise up as an insurgent or in an insurgency. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The lesson showed how to insurge in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will insurge before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to insurge.
How to Use insurge
- to insurge (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to insurge."
- insurge in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how insurge works in context."
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