CreativeLang/moh_metaphor huggingface dataset:
Sentence: He absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe.
The word "absorb" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: He absorbed the costs for the accident.
The word "absorb" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax.
The word "absorb" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society.
The word "absorb" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely.
The word "absorb" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: This boss abuses his workers.
The word "abuse" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Don't abuse the system.
The word "abuse" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket.
The word "abuse" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: Her husband often abuses alcohol.
The word "abuse" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: Can you accommodate me with a rental car?
The word "accommodate" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
The word "accommodate" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The scientists had to accommodate the new results with the existing theories
The word "accommodate" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper
The word "acknowledge" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway
The word "acknowledge" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
The word "acknowledge" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
The word "acknowledge" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Permit me to acquaint you with my son.
The word "acquaint" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: You should acquaint yourself with your new computer.
The word "acquaint" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Please acquaint your colleagues of your plans to move.
The word "acquaint" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: think before you act
The word "act" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She acts in this play
The word "act" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: You should act like an adult
The word "act" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She acts as the chair
The word "act" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: This scene acts well
The word "act" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: He addressed the crowd outside the window.
The word "address" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: He always addresses me with `Sir'.
The word "address" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: You must adhere to the rules.
The word "adhere" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: They adhered to their plan.
The word "adhere" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism.
The word "adhere" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?
The word "adhere" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: administer a program
The word "administer" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: administer the last unction
The word "administer" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: administer critical remarks to everyone present
The word "administer" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: He admitted his errors
The word "admit" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: We cannot admit non-members into our club building
The word "admit" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: admit someone to the profession
The word "admit" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This problem admits of no solution
The word "admit" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: The French doors admit onto the yard
The word "admit" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This ticket will admit one adult to the show
The word "admit" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Will the new rules affect me?
The word "affect" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: the medicine affects my heart rate
The word "affect" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This new ruling affects your business
The word "affect" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The death of his wife caused him to age fast
The word "age" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: we age every day--what a depressing thought!
The word "age" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The death of his child aged him tremendously
The word "age" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: We agreed on the terms of the settlement
The word "agree" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She agreed to all my conditions
The word "agree" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The two stories don't agree in many details
The word "agree" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Subjects and verbs must always agree in English
The word "agree" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: White wine doesn't agree with me
The word "agree" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: No two of my colleagues would agree on whom to elect chairman
The word "agree" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Please don't aim at your little brother!
The word "aim" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: I aim to arrive at noon
The word "aim" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
The word "aim" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She wanted to aim a pun
The word "aim" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.
The word "air" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: We cannot air this X-rated song
The word "air" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She aired her opinions on welfare
The word "air" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: air the old winter clothes
The word "air" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: We don't allow dogs here
The word "allow" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison
The word "allow" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: I allow for this possibility
The word "allow" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The camera store owner allowed me $50 on my old camera
The word "allow" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Her action amounted to a rebellion
The word "amount" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The bills amounted to $2,000
The word "amount" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This idea will never amount to anything
The word "amount" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: I was analyzed in Vienna by a famous psychiatrist.
The word "analyze" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She didn't want to answer
The word "answer" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The steering of my new car answers to the slightest touch
The word "answer" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered
The word "answer" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The defendant answered to all the charges of the prosecution
The word "answer" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She must answer for her actions
The word "answer" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: A few words would answer
The word "answer" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The drawing of the suspect answers to the description the victim gave
The word "answer" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This may answer her needs
The word "answer" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: He was found guilty but appealed immediately.
The word "appeal" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Appeal to somebody for help!
The word "appeal" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: She appealed the verdict.
The word "appeal" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: He suddenly appeared at the wedding
The word "appear" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Did your latest book appear yet?
The word "appear" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Gielgud appears briefly in this movie
The word "appear" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: He had to appear in court last month
The word "appear" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?
The word "appreciate" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The yen appreciated again!
The word "appreciate" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark
The word "appreciate" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: We were approaching our destination
The word "approach" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: I was approached by the President to serve as his adviser in foreign matters
The word "approach" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: We ascended the mountain.
The word "ascend" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Inheritance may not ascend linearly.
The word "ascend" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: She ascended to the throne after the King's death.
The word "ascend" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The boat ascended the Delaware.
The word "ascend" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The path ascended to the top of the hill.
The word "ascend" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: I asked about their special today
The word "ask" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She asked him for a loan
The word "ask" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: He is asking $200 for the table
The word "ask" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: We were assigned new uniforms.
The word "assign" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The teacher assigned him to lead his classmates in the exercise.
The word "assign" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The biologist assigned the mushroom to the proper class.
The word "assign" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly
The word "assimilate" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This country assimilates immigrants very quickly
The word "assimilate" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The nasal assimilates to the following consonant
The word "assimilate" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: I assume his train was late
The word "assume" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: When will the new President assume office?
The word "assume" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: He assumes the lotus position
The word "assume" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town
The word "assume" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
The word "assume" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This is the day when May was assumed into heaven
The word "assume" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II
The word "attack" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker
The word "attack" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: The Serbs attacked the village at night
The word "attack" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: I attacked the problem as soon as I got out of bed
The word "attack" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: The cancer cells are attacking his liver
The word "attack" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She attends class regularly
The word "attend" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation
The word "attend" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She attends the old lady in the wheelchair
The word "attend" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The children in the audience attended the recital quietly
The word "attend" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: His high fever attested to his illness
The word "attest" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: I attest this signature
The word "attest" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This word is not attested until 1993
The word "attest" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Let's avoid a confrontation.
The word "avoid" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Muslims avoid tobacco during the day.
The word "avoid" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: back into the driveway
The word "back" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: back the car into the parking spot
The word "back" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: My garage backs their yard
The word "back" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Which horse are you backing?
The word "back" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: Can you back up your claims?
The word "back" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The DMZ begins right over the hill
The word "begin" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The number `one' begins the sequence
The word "begin" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The novel begins with a murder
The word "begin" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This economic measure doesn't even begin to deal with the problem of inflation
The word "begin" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: I believed his report
The word "believe" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: I believe that he will come back from the war
The word "believe" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: When you hear his sermons, you will be able to believe, too
The word "believe" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: You cannot believe this man
The word "believe" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This book belongs to me
The word "belong" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This student somehow doesn't belong
The word "belong" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Where do these books belong?
The word "belong" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The whales belong among the mammals
The word "belong" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: They belong to the same political party
The word "belong" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: the uniform looks like it belonged to a museum collection
The word "belong" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The Turks besieged Vienna
The word "besiege" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She was besieged by so many problems that she got discouraged
The word "besiege" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: The press photographers besieged the movie star
The word "besiege" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The Chinese would bind the feet of their women.
The word "bind" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: They bind their books in leather.
The word "bind" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The hydrogen binds the oxygen.
The word "bind" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She tended to blast when speaking into a microphone
The word "blast" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: the air conditioning was blasting cold air at us
The word "blast" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: blast a passage through the mountain
The word "blast" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: blast a tunnel through the Alps
The word "blast" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: the gunman blasted away
The word "blast" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Meteors blazed across the atmosphere.
The word "blaze" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: He blazed away at the men.
The word "blaze" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: The summer sun alone can cause a pine to blaze.
The word "blaze" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The spaceship blazed out into space.
The word "blaze" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: She blended the nuts and raisins together.
The word "blend" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This flavor will blend with those in your dish.
The word "blend" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The colors blend well.
The word "blend" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Her feet blistered during the long hike.
The word "blister" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday.
The word "blister" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: The tight shoes and perspiration blistered her feet.
The word "blister" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The haze blurs the hills
The word "blur" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The fog blurs my vision
The word "blur" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The distinction between the two theories blurred
The word "blur" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: her rucksack bobbed gently on her back
The word "bob" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure
The word "bob" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Bernice bobs her hair these days!
The word "bob" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She bolted from her seat
The word "bolt" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas
The word "bolt" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Don't bolt your food!
The word "bolt" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: The tax cut will boost the economy.
The word "boost" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: Boost the voltage in an electrical circuit.
The word "boost" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption.
The word "boost" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
The word "bother" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Don't bother the professor while she is grading term papers
The word "bother" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The mere thought of her bothered him and made his heart beat faster
The word "bother" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The rubber ball bounced
The word "bounce" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: He bounced to his feet
The word "bounce" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club
The word "bounce" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: He bowed before the King
The word "bow" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The government bowed to the military pressure
The word "bow" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: She bowed before the Queen
The word "bow" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: I can breathe better when the air is clean
The word "breathe" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Every creature that breathes
The word "breathe" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: He breathed new life into the old house
The word "breathe" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear
The word "breathe" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: She breathes the Christian spirit
The word "breathe" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: This rare Bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours
The word "breathe" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: Johnson brushed the hairs from his jacket
The word "brush" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: He brushed the wall lightly
The word "brush" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She brushed the suit before hanging it back into the closet
The word "brush" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Her long skirt brushed the floor
The word "brush" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: brush away the crumbs
The word "brush" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: brush the bread with melted butter
The word "brush" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera
The word "build" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The government is building new schools in this state
The word "build" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: build a modern nation
The word "build" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: These architects build in interesting and new styles
The word "build" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation
The word "build" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This sum will buy you a ride on the train
The word "buy" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work
The word "buy" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: I can't buy this story
The word "buy" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: bees were buzzing around the hive
The word "buzz" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Planes buzzed the crowds in the square
The word "buzz" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This office is buzzing with activity
The word "buzz" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: he buzzed the servant
The word "buzz" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: capture the essence of Spring
The word "capture" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: She captured all the men's hearts
The word "capture" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: This nucleus has captured the slow-moving neutrons
The word "capture" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She challenged his claims
The word "challenge" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Fischer challenged Spassky to a match
The word "challenge" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard
The word "challenge" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Father had to learn how to change the baby
The word "change" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She changed completely as she grew older
The word "change" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: her mood changes in accordance with the weather
The word "change" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Would you change places with me?
The word "change" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
The word "change" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
The word "change" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: everybody cheered the birthday boy
The word "cheer" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee
The word "cheer" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers
The word "cheer" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: This letter is being circulated among the faculty.
The word "circulate" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: Blood circulates in my veins.
The word "circulate" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The fan circulates the air in the room.
The word "circulate" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: She circulates among royalty.
The word "circulate" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: He claimed that he killed the burglar
The word "claim" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter
The word "claim" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: They claimed on the maximum allowable amount
The word "claim" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: the accident claimed three lives
The word "claim" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: he clamored for justice and tolerance
The word "clamor" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The delegates clamored their disappointment
The word "clamor" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: They clamored the mayor into building a new park
The word "clamor" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The judge clapped him in jail
The word "clap" is used here in a metaphorical sense.
Sentence: The big bird clapped its wings
The word "clap" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: The children were clapping to the music
The word "clap" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: the wings of the birds clapped loudly
The word "clap" is used here in a literal sense.
Sentence: clap two boards together
The word "clap" is used here in a literal sense.