to poise
75
6.2
- verb
- /pɔɪz/
:
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- Before jumping into the water, she stood on the edge, ready and poised to dive.
- seem poised
- poised to take
- poised to intervene
Why is it that we're, you know, I'm poised on the verge of self destruction as a species?
- Why is it that we're, you know, I'm poised on the verge of self destruction as a species?
- But what we are starting to learn from medical science is that MDMA is poised to be an incredible and life changing therapeutic tool.
Examples
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Now I want to see your hands poised over those bells.
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We are pleased to announce that we are poised to launch our very own Internet based show.
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This kid is poised to be one of the big birds of this sport.
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Recent market conditions suggest that the U.S. agricultural sector is poised for a significant expansion.
Academic text (1998) -
John Callahan has us poised for great success.
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Sam Smith is poised to enjoy a glittering career.
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A growing number of privately funded companies are now poised to establish a robust commercial space transportation industry.
Academic text (2008) -
Jacob was sitting between us and had a short yellow pencil poised against the scorecard.
Fiction book (1990) -
Dave stumbles out and finds Ellen, already poised at the rail, waving to the crowd.
Fiction book (1993) -
We are poised to win and now it's only you and your people who are advising against the extra effort it'll take to turn three years of miserable war into victory!
Synonyms
150
4.4
To make something stronger or prepare yourself for something difficult
Antonyms
Compounds
How Ready
∞
1.3
75
6.2
503
2.6
∞
1.0
318
2.5
8
7.7
Surface Forms
Etymology
Poise (verb, meaning get ready) also comes from Old French pois ('weight' or balance), giving the image of someone holding their balance before action. That's why to poise yourself is to stay steady and ready just before you move.