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► cha • ris • mat • ic / |krersz' mretik / adjective

a charismatic leader

Char .i .ty Ф / 'tjaerotj / noun ( plural char • i • ties )

[ count, noncount ] an organization that collects money to help people who need it

The United Way is a charity. They give a lot of money to charity.

[ noncount ] being kind and helping other people

charm1 / tjarm / noun

[ noncount ] the quality of being pleasant or attractive The historic houses add to the charm of the town.

[ count ] a small thing that you wear because you think it will bring good luck

She wears a chain with a lucky charm on it.

charm 2 / tfarm / verb ( charms , charm ing , charmed )

to make someone like you

The baby charmed everyone with her smile.

charm • ing / ' tfarmig / adjective

very pleasant or attractive

Have you met the new principal? He's really charming.

chartaw / tfart / un

[count ]

a drawing that gives information about something a temperature chart

( geography ) a map of the ocean or the sky

the charts ( music ) an official list of the songs, CDs, etc. that have sold the most in a particular week

What's number l in the charts this week?

chase Ф / tfeis /

( chas.es,chas . ing ,chased )

to run behind someone or something and try to catch them

The dog chased the cat around the yard.

The police chased after the thief but he escaped.

► chase noun [ count ]

The movie includes an exciting car chase.

chat 1 / tfret / verb ( chats , chat ting , chat ted )

to talk in a friendly, informal way with someone We chatted on the phone for a few minutes.

chat2 / tfret / noun [count ]

a friendly talk

Let's have a chat about it later. Thesaurus

discussion [ count, noncount ] talking in detail about something important: a discussion with your classmates about the test ♦ We had a long discussion about what we should do. ♦ The plans are still under discussion (= being talked about ) . conversation [ count, noncount ] an informal talk between two people or a small group: a phone conversation ♦ I had a long conversation with her yesterday. ♦ The main topic of conversation was the recent election.

talk [ count ] a conversation between two or more people, often about a problem or something that is important to you: My parents want to have a talk with me about going to college. ♦ The two countries are holding talks to try to end the violence. debate [ count ] a formal discussion at a public meeting about something important, where people give their different opinions. At the end of the discussion there may be a vote: a debate on health care reform ♦ After a long debate, Congress approved the plan.

chat [ count ] a friendly, informal conversation with someone, especially about personal things: I had a nice chat with Sandy this afternoon. ♦ I just dropped by for a chat - are you free?

chat room / ' tfret rum / noun [ count ]

( computers ) an area on the Internet where you can join in a discussion with other people

chat • ter / ' tjretpr / verb

( chat . ters , chat . ter . ing , chat . tered )

to talk quickly about things that are not very important Stop chattering and finish your work.

cheap Ф / tfip / adjective

(cheap er,cheap . est)

costing little money

That restaurant is very good, and relatively cheap. Computers are getting cheaper all the time.

—ANTONYM expensive

low in price and quality