In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
REOXIDISE
Etymology
Verb
reoxidise (third-person singular simple present reoxidises, present participle reoxidising, simple past and past participle reoxidised)
Alternative form of reoxidize
Source: Wiktionary
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4 June 2025
LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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