English words starting with E

To make certain that something will happen or be the case.

The upper part of a classical building, supported by columns and consisting of the architrave, frieze, and cornice.

To involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.

something that necessarily follows from a set of conditions or facts; a logical consequence.

to cause something to become caught in something such as a net, ropes, or wires

Twisted together in a tangled mass; entwined.

a complicated or compromising relationship or situation.

a friendly understanding or informal alliance between states or factions.

To come or go into a place

relating to or occurring in the intestines.

Relating to or occurring in the intestines.

A toxin produced by certain bacteria that targets the intestines, often causing vomiting and diarrhea.

A project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one.

Extending across or applying to an entire organization or business.

Having or showing the ability to think of new projects or new ways of doing things and make them successful.

to provide amusement or enjoyment for someone, for example by telling them a story, taking them to a theatre, etc.

a person whose job is to entertain others, for example by telling jokes, singing, or dancing.

Providing amusement or enjoyment; interesting and enjoyable.

In a manner that provides amusement or enjoyment.

the act of providing amusement or enjoyment for people.

to hold the complete interest and attention of someone; to captivate.

capturing and holding one's complete attention as if by magic; fascinating.

to place a king, queen, or bishop on a throne in a formal ceremony, symbolizing their official rule or authority.

the ceremony of installing a new king, queen, or bishop on a throne.

To express strong excitement or interest about something.

a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it.

a person who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity.

having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

in a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

To attract someone or persuade them to do something by offering them something pleasant or a reward.

something used to attract or tempt; a lure or bait.

attractive and interesting in a way that makes you want to have or do something

in a manner that is attractive or tempting, often by offering pleasure or an advantage.

Whole or complete, with no part missing.

completely; in every way or respect.

the whole of something

To give a title to a book, play, etc.

Believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment

the official right to have or do something

Something that exists as a single and complete unit, separate from other things.

to place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to bury

to place in or as if in a tomb or grave; bury.

the act of placing a dead body in a tomb; burial.

Relating to the scientific study of insects.

A person who studies insects.

The scientific study of insects.

Relating to or denoting a region of the cerebral cortex in the medial temporal lobe, which is a major gateway for neural signals entering the hippocampus.

The group of people who travel with and work for an important or famous person.

The internal organs of a person or animal, especially the intestines.

to board a train

A door, gate, or other opening used for entering a place.

filled with wonder and delight, as if under a spell

a passage or opening that serves as an entrance; an entrance hall or vestibule.

so beautiful or interesting that you cannot stop looking at it or listening to it; fascinating.

a person who enters a place, competition, profession, or institution.

To catch or trick someone into doing or saying something, especially by making it seem like a normal situation.

the act of tricking someone into committing a crime so that they can be arrested.

caught in or as if in a trap

To ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something.

a serious and often emotional request

The main course of a meal.

To establish an attitude, habit, or belief so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.

(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.

the process or result of establishing an attitude, habit, or belief so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely

A port, city, or warehouse where goods are stored or traded, especially for re-export.

a person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Having the qualities that are needed to succeed as an entrepreneur, such as being innovative, willing to take risks, and good at starting new businesses or projects.

the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Relating to or characterized by entropy; showing a trend towards disorder or randomness.

a measure of the lack of order in a system, or of the energy that is not available to do work

to make someone responsible for someone or something

the act of entering a place or joining a group

suitable for or aimed at beginners or those new to a subject, job, or activity; basic or introductory.

A passage or opening for entering something; an entrance, especially a door or a small hallway just inside the entrance of a building.

The main course of a meal, or a dish served before the main course.

to twist or wind things together

(past tense and past participle of entwine) to twist or wind together in a close or intimate manner.

The surgical removal of an organ, tumour, or cyst in its entirety, especially the removal of an eyeball from its socket.

to name things on a list one by one

The action of mentioning a number of things one by one.

a person or thing that counts or lists items systematically.

to pronounce words or parts of words clearly

the act of pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.

the involuntary or accidental discharge of urine, especially during sleep.

to cover or surround something completely

a flat paper container, usually with a flap that can be sealed, used for enclosing a letter or document.

Completely surrounding or covering something.

The action of completely surrounding or covering something.

Desirable enough to make others feel envious; worthy of envy.

in a manner that deserves or causes envy; very desirably.

Past tense and past participle of envy; desired to have a quality, possession, or advantage belonging to someone else.

feeling or showing a desire to have what someone else has and to be unhappy because they have it

in a way that shows a feeling of discontent or resentment because of someone else's advantages, possessions, or success; with envy.

To surround or encircle on all sides.

The conditions, surroundings, or influences in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Not harmful to the natural environment; designed to cause minimal damage to the planet.

Relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.

relating to the effect that an activity, project, or product has on the natural world.

A political and ethical movement that seeks to improve and protect the quality of the natural environment, often through changes in human activity and policy.

A person who is concerned with or advocates for the protection of the environment.

In a way that relates to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.

The surrounding area or district, especially the outskirts of a town or city.

to imagine or expect something in the future, especially something good

to imagine something that you think might happen in the future, especially something that you want to happen.

to imagine something as a future possibility; to form a mental picture of something that has not yet happened.

a person who represents a government or organization and is sent as a messenger or negotiator to another.

The feeling of wanting something that someone else has.

to wrap or cover something completely

(of a disease) regularly affecting animals in a particular district or at a particular season.

relating to, involving, or caused by an enzyme or enzymes.

A substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

an extremely long period of time; an age.

A red fluorescent dye derived from coal tar, used as a biological stain and in some inks.

a type of white blood cell or leukocyte that is readily stained by eosin dye.

a condition or state in which there is an abnormally high number of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) in the blood or body tissues.

Having an affinity for eosin dye; staining readily with eosin.

Officially sanctioned or given permission by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

a decorative piece of material on the shoulder of a coat or jacket, especially on a military uniform.

a decorative piece of metal or cloth on the shoulder of a uniform, especially a military one.

a sharp-pointed dueling sword, heavier than a foil, used in the sport of fencing.