yield (이ld) — to produce or provide something, especially as a result of work or effort
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to produce or provide something, especially as a result of work or effort
Pronunciation (IPA): /jiːld/
Korean meaning: 산출하다, 생산하다, 결과를 내다
Korean pronunciation: 이ld
Example Sentences
- My diet finally yielded results - I lost 10 pounds and gained the ability to see my feet again!
- The investigation yielded surprising evidence about the case.
- After hours of arguing, she finally yielded to her cat's demands for premium food.
yield
VERB//jiːld//
to produce or provide something, especially as a result of work or effort
Hard work yields abundant harvest
Farmer shouts 'YEA! I YIELD crops!' celebrating his abundant harvest
Wield your scythe across the field, and watch the golden harvest yield!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'gieldan' meaning 'to pay' or 'to give,' related to Old Saxon 'geldan.' The word evolved to mean 'to produce' or 'to give forth' through the sense of 'giving' or 'paying out.'
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📝Examples
“My diet finally yielded results - I lost 10 pounds and gained the ability to see my feet again!”
“The investigation yielded surprising evidence about the case.”
“After hours of arguing, she finally yielded to her cat's demands for premium food.”
“This investment yields 5% interest per year.”
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