酬
toast guest; reward; remuneration; socialize; fulfill
Meanings
5 senses · 12 examplesverb
to toast a guest (as host)
literaryA classical literary term, rarely used in modern daily speech.
In ancient times, hosts and guests would perform the toast ceremony when meeting each other.
The host stood up to toast the guests.
verb
to repay; to reward; to thank
neutralCommonly used in modern formal and informal contexts.
He has long wanted to find a chance to repay the people who helped him back then.
We will use high-quality service to reward our customers' trust.
noun
remuneration; reward; payment
formalUsed in formal workplace and contractual contexts.
This company adheres to remuneration based on work, with more pay for more work.
Chinese law clearly stipulates that the equal pay for equal work system should be implemented.
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His hard work was rewarded with the deserved remuneration.
verb
to socialize; to entertain; to respond
neutralCommonly used in formal and business contexts.
As a diplomat, he is good at socializing in various occasions.
He often socializes with friends on weekends to maintain relationships.
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He responded calmly to the media's questions.
verb
to fulfill; to achieve (a ambition)
literaryUsed in literary and formal contexts to describe unfulfilled ambitions.
This veteran artist passed away with unfulfilled ambitions and regret.
He spent his entire life striving to fulfill his ambition of serving his country.