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Definition of "abound with" []

  • To have something in great numbers or quantities; to possess in such abundance as to be characterized by. (verb)

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Use "abound with" in a sentence
  • "His works abound with medicinal preparations derived from metals and minerals and he emphasized distillation processes which seemingly separated pure quintessences from the gross matter of the natural substances."
  • "The pieces which were best calculated to form and refine the minds of the people, all abound with maxims of loyalty, with respect for religion, and the subordinations of civil society."
  • "Many have remark'd that his characters in his plays are more frequently descriptive, than expressive, of the passions; but they all abound with uncommon beauties, with fire, and depth of thought, with noble sentiments and nervous writing."
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