To cover
Example: They cover topics comprehensively in discussion
Definition
"To cover" means to place something over or upon another thing to protect, conceal, or provide a layer, or to deal with or include a particular subject or area, such as when they cover topics comprehensively in discussion.
Etymology
The verb "to cover" comes from the Old French word 'covrir,' which itself derives from the Latin 'cooperire,' meaning 'to cover completely.' Did you know that its roots reveal a sense of protection and enclosure, which perfectly matches the word's current uses?
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"To cover" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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