complicate
complicate
to make something more difficult or complex
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complicate with Russian translation
complicate usage examples
Отсутствующий документ может усложнить подачу заявления.
A missing document can complicate the application.
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How to pronounce complicate and what this word means
complicate translation: усложнять. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce complicate
/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
complicate translation
усложнять
complicate examples
A missing document can complicate the application.
complicate transcription
/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/, /ˈkɑmpləˌkeɪt/
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complicate meaning: what does it mean?
to make something more difficult or complex
complicate pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
complicate is pronounced as /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
complicate definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A missing document can complicate the application. Translation: Отсутствующий документ может усложнить подачу заявления.
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