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silver


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verb
sil·veredsil·ver·ing\ˈsil-v(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of SILVER

transitive verb
1
a : to cover with silver (as by electroplating) b : to coat with a substance (as a metal) resembling silver
2
a : to give a silvery luster to b : to make white like silver
— sil·ver·er \ˈsil-vər-ər\ noun
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Examples of SILVER

  1. The surface of the lake was silvered by the moonlight.

First Known Use of SILVER

14th century

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