Twin (Verb)
Meaning 1
Duplicate or match; "The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The ancient mirror twinned her reflection perfectly as she gazed deep into its depths.
- The glossy lake surface twinned the surrounding landscape with breathtaking clarity.
- A smaller version of the original painting twinned the colors and emotions with astounding precision.
- As the polished steel elevator doors slid shut, they twinned the businessman's sharp suit in reverse.
- The calm ocean surface twinned the sunset's hues with breathtaking beauty, a perfect mirror image.
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Meaning 2
Grow as twins; "twin crystals".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The trees will twin as they grow together, their trunks supporting each other for years.
- Crystals can twin naturally as they form deep within the earth.
- Geologists study quartz crystals that twin as they grow in the unique conditions found in the mine.
- Under the right conditions, the bacteria can twin, forming clusters that help them thrive.
- In laboratory conditions, the researchers observed the seeds twinning as they sprouted, splitting from a single seed into two.
Meaning 3
Bring two objects, ideas, or people together; "This fact is coupled to the other one"; "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"; "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The company will twin a local school with a business to help develop skills in the community.
- Twin the image with the correct product to help customers recognize it.
- This charity twins donors with families in developing countries to create direct aid connections.
- The program twins native speakers with language learners for conversational practice.
- The company will twin a novice employee with an experienced colleague for on-the-job training.
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Meaning 4
Give birth to twins.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She gave birth to her newborn babies and was surprised to find out she had twinned, with two baby boys weighing almost the same.
- The happy couple twinned having a boy and a girl, and they couldn't be more grateful for the beautiful babies.
- In less than nine months, she twinned and gave birth to the cutest twins anyone has ever laid eyes on.
- At the age of 32 years old Sarah successfully twinned after undergoing IVF and later went on to write about her journey.
- In a shocking turn of events 19-year-old Sarah unexpectedly twinned, and welcomed two little miracles into the world.