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bestride

UK
/bɪsˈtraɪd/
US
/bɪsˈtraɪd/

Translations

bestrideverb
bestrode
Past Simple
bestridden
Past Participle
bestriding
Gerund
UK
/bɪsˈtraɪd/
US
/bɪsˈtraɪd/
The cowboy would often bestride his horse with ease.
Le cow-boy chevauchait souvent son cheval avec aisance.
dominerAu sens figuré, en contrôlant ou en exerçant une influence marquée.
The tech giant bestrides the industry, influencing trends and innovations.
Le géant de la tech domine le secteur, influençant les tendances et les innovations.
enjamberSurtout pour un pont, une route ou autre structure qui s’étend au-dessus de quelque chose.
A majestic bridge bestrides the wide river.
Un pont majestueux enjambe le large fleuve.
Synonyms
straddle
mount
sit astride
stand over
tower over

Definitions

bestrideverb
To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something.
The cowboy would often bestride his horse with ease.
To dominate or control something as if by straddling it.
The tech giant bestrides the industry, influencing trends and innovations.
To extend across or span; to tower over.
A majestic bridge bestrides the wide river.
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