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Rareshrivel
The correct spelling is shrivel.
How to pronounce shrivel
/ˈʃɹɪvəl/
verbIPA: /ˈʃɹɪvəl/
Say it like: Shr-ive-l
The correct spelling is shrivel. To collapse inward; to crumble. For example: "The plant shrivelled from lack of water."
Usage Examples
“The plant shrivelled from lack of water.”
“His fingers were shriveled from being in the bath for too long.”
“The hot sun shrivelled the leaves.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To collapse inward; to crumble.
- 2.To become wrinkled.
- 3.To draw into wrinkles.
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