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Facilitate

Facilitate- To make (an action or process) easier.

Example: Technology can facilitate communication between people in different countries.


Factor

Factor- A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome.

Example: Cost is an important factor in deciding which car to buy.


Faculty

Faculty- The teaching staff of a university or college, or of one of its departments or divisions, viewed as a body.

Example: The faculty at the university includes experts in various fields.


Familiar

Familiar- Well known from long or close association.

Example: She visited her familiar places in the city where she grew up.


Famous

Famous - Well-known by many.

Example: The actor is famous.


Fantasy

Fantasy- An imagined situation.

Example: She loves reading fantasy novels.


Farewell

Farewell- Goodbye.

Example: They said their farewells before leaving.


Fascinate

Fascinate- To attract strong interest.

Example: The documentary fascinated him.


Favor

Favor- A kind act.

Example: She asked him for a favor.


Fear

Fear - To be afraid of.

Example: He has a fear of heights.


Feature

Feature- A distinctive attribute or aspect of something.

Example: The new phone has many advanced features.


Federal

Federal- Relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.

Example: The United States has a federal system of government.


Fee

Fee- A payment made to a professional person or to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or services.

Example: She paid a fee for legal advice.


Fertile

Fertile- Able to produce.

Example: The soil in the valley is very fertile.


Fiction

Fiction- Imaginary writing.

Example: She prefers fiction over non-fiction.


Field

Field- An area of open land.

Example: They played soccer on the field.


Fierce

Fierce- Very strong or violent.

Example: The lion is a fierce predator.


Figure

Figure- A number.

Example: The sales figures are impressive.


Final

Final - Last.

Example: This is the final chapter.


Finance

Finance- The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.

Example: He works in corporate finance.


Flexible

Flexible- Able to bend easily.

Example: The gymnasts are very flexible.


Focus

Focus- The center of interest or activity.

Example: The focus of the discussion was on climate change.


Fold

Fold- To bend something so that one part covers another.

Example: She folded the paper in half.


Follow

Follow - To go after.

Example: The dog followed its owner.


Force

Force - Strength or power.

Example: They used force to open the door.


Forecast

Forecast- A calculation or estimate of future events, especially coming weather or a financial trend.

Example: The weather forecast predicts rain for tomorrow.


Foreign

Foreign- From another country.

Example: She is studying foreign languages.


Forgive

Forgive - To pardon.

Example: She forgave him for his mistake.


Formal

Formal - Official.

Example: The event was very formal.


Formulate

Formulate- To create or devise methodically (a strategy or a proposal).

Example: They formulated a plan to improve customer service.


Fortunate

Fortunate - Lucky.

Example: He was fortunate to find a job.


Fortune

Fortune- A large amount of money.

Example: He inherited a fortune from his uncle.


Foundation

Foundation- The basis or groundwork of anything.

Example: Education forms the foundation of a successful career.


Fragile

Fragile- Easily broken.

Example: The glass vase is fragile.


Frame

Frame- To construct by fitting parts together.

Example: He framed a picture as a gift for his grandmother.


Frantic

Frantic- Very excited or upset.

Example: They made a frantic search for the missing keys.


Fraud

Fraud- Wrongful deception for personal gain.

Example: The company was involved in a major fraud.


Freedom

Freedom - The state of being free.

Example: They fought for freedom.


Frequent

Frequent- Happening often.

Example: He is a frequent visitor to the library.


Frighten

Frighten - To scare.

Example: The loud noise frightened the baby.


Frost

Frost - Ice crystals.

Example: The window was covered in frost.


Frustrate

Frustrate- To make someone feel annoyed.

Example: The delays frustrated him.


Function

Function- An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.

Example: The function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.


Fund

Fund- A sum of money saved for a purpose.

Example: They started a fund for the new playground.


Fundamental

Fundamental- Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.

Example: Respect for others is a fundamental value.


Fury

Fury- Wild or violent anger.

Example: She was shaking with fury.