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B1
/faɪld/
(file)
organize or submit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'file' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'filen,' where 'filen' meant 'to smooth or polish.'
Historical Evolution
'filen' transformed into the modern English word 'file' through Old English 'fīlian.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to smooth or polish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to place in a file or submit officially.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'file'.
She filed the documents yesterday.
Synonyms
Verb 2
to place a document in a specific location for future reference.
He filed the report in the cabinet.
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Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35