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train

verbformal/ɐmɨʃˈtɾaɾ/low

a·mes·trar

Definition

To train (an animal) to obey commands or perform tricks.
The trainer spent months training the lion for the show.
It's easier to train a young dog than an adult one.
Common collocations
to train an animalwell-trained

Etymology

Do latim 'magistrare' (instruir, guiar), por via popular.

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