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silviamontra
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Help with a meaning
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Hello everyone,
I was reading a text and I came across a word that I couldn �t understand. Could someone help me with an explanation?
The sentence says: "Catalonia faired only slightly better than Spain"
What �s the meaning of �fair � as a verb. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for your help.
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19 Apr 2010
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within the context i think the more appropriate verb is fared, which means basically had a better result than |
19 Apr 2010
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lovemykids
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Sorry Silvia but I couldn �t figure out the meaning of the word �fair � as a verb. I only found it as an adjective, adverb or noun. I �m intrigued now...
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19 Apr 2010
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silviamontra
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Thanks for your answers. M_sansanlone, the meaning that you give is the one that fits perfectly, and lovemykids, I couldn �t find out the word as a verb either, and I am really intrigued as well.
It might actually be a mistake and maybe it should be fared and not faired.
Thanks again for your help
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19 Apr 2010
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GIOVANNI
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I also think it would be � �fared � � meaning managed, or turned out.
You are right it might actually be a mistake. |
19 Apr 2010
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PhilipR
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No doubt about it, it �s a spelling mistake; the verb is �fare � as in fare better or fare well. Fair can only be used as a noun or an adjective. |
19 Apr 2010
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lynn_28
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I found this meaning as a verb
tr.v. faired, fair�ing, fairs To join (pieces) so as to be smooth, even, or regular: faired the aircraft �s wing into the fuselage.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/faired
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