To experience
Example: She experiences challenges while adapting to new conditions
Definition
"To experience" means to undergo or encounter events, feelings, or situations firsthand, often involving personal involvement or observation, as in 'She experiences challenges while adapting to new conditions.' It implies active participation in or exposure to something happening.
Etymology
The verb "to experience" originates from the Latin word 'experientia,' meaning 'trial' or 'test,' derived from 'experiri,' which means 'to try' or 'to test.' Did you know that the root of "experience" is also the source of the word 'expert,' highlighting how knowledge often comes from firsthand trials?
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"To experience" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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