Word of the Day, February 22, 2023

February 22, 2023 [The Free Dictionary]( Word of the Day [evince]( [Discuss]( Definition: (verb) To show or demonstrate clearly; manifest. Synonyms: [express]( [show]( Usage: The baby couldn't tell us she disliked the cereal, but she evinced her distaste by grimacing. Missing Idiom Contest The Free Dictionary has the largest collection of English idioms in the world. But we are always looking for more to add, and we want your help! Every so often we hear from users who have looked up an idiom on The Free Dictionary that it was not found in the database. Maybe it was some expression they heard at work, or some phrase they grew up hearing their grandmother say. If you know an idiom that isn't already defined on The Free Dictionary, [send it to us]( and you might win $150 USD. The Farlex Idioms & Slang Dictionary [The Farlex Idioms & Slang Dictionary] New! The most complete collection of idioms and slang in the English language. 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[More...]( Daily Grammar Lesson Dangling Modifiers [Discuss]( When we use participles as adjectives, it's important that the noun modified is clearly stated and that the participle appears as close to it as possible. Otherwise, we run the risk of having a "dangling modifier," which is what? [More...]( This Day in History Johns Hopkins University Opens (1876) [Discuss]( Baltimore's Johns Hopkins University is named for philanthropist Johns Hopkins. Poorly educated and aware of Baltimore's lack of medical facilities, Hopkins donated $7 million for the foundation of Johns Hopkins University and Hospital. The university was modeled after European universities and emphasized graduate research rather than collegiate instruction—two groundbreaking and successful decisions that influenced many other US universities. How did Hopkins get his unusual first name? [More...]( Today's Birthday George Washington (1732) [Discuss]( Washington is often called the "Father of his Country" because of the central role he played in the founding of the United States. As commander of the Continental Army, he led colonial forces to victory over the British and served as the new nation's first president. He then relinquished that power and retired after two terms, thereby setting a key precedent for republican democracy. What other precedent of the US presidency did Washington set? [More...]( Today's Holiday St. Lucia Independence Day [Discuss]( The [West Indies]( island of [St. Lucia]( celebrates its national independence holiday on February 22. On that day in 1979, the country gained full independence from Britain. St. Lucia had been a [British Colony]( since 1814. [More...]( Quote of the Day [Discuss]( It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women. 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