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blacken
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/ˈblækən/
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/ˈblækən/
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Compare the literal and figurative meanings of “blacken” in the examples.
Explain why “blacken” is intransitive in “The sky began to blacken” but transitive in “The smoke will blacken the walls.”
Compare “blacken someone’s reputation” with “damage” or “tarnish someone’s reputation.”
Explore common collocations with “blacken,” such as “blacken the walls” and “blacken someone’s name.”
Explain how the verb “blacken” is formed and how its meaning relates to the adjective “black.”
Write three B2-level sentences using “blacken” in different senses, with Russian translations.
Create a short dialogue using “blacken” figuratively, then explain what it means in context.
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