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How to pronounce “tease”

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Pronunciation guide for tease

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of tease with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The Art of Marketing — for GoodAnd also try to tease out some of those principles
Definition summary
(transitive) To separate the fibres of (a fibrous material).

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How to pronounce tease

The Art of Marketing — for Good

And also try to tease out some of those principles

Example Sentences

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Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To separate the fibres of (a fibrous material).
  • (transitive) To comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.
  • (transitive) To backcomb.
  • (transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately in a playful way.
  • (transitive) To provoke or disturb; to annoy.
  • (transitive) To manipulate or influence the behavior of, especially by repeated acts of irritation.
  • (transitive) To entice, tempt.
  • (transitive) To deliberately arouse someone sexually with no intention of satisfying that arousal.
  • (transitive, informal) To show as forthcoming, in the manner of a teaser.
  • [Noun]
  • One who teases.
  • A single act of teasing.
  • One who deliberately arouses others (usually men) sexually with no intention of satisfying that arousal.

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