cottoned (to or on to)

verb

Definition of cottoned (to or on to)next
past tense of cotton (to or on to)
as in understood
to have a clear idea of failed to cotton on to the fact that her senatorial campaign was going nowhere

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoned (to or on to)
  1. understood
  2. recognized
  3. saw
  4. appreciated
Verb
  • Against United, Adams understood his assignment and executed it very well.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Regardless, the coach understood this group’s never-surrender mindset.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of understood
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  • The Islands, Gorilla Forest and Glacier Run exhibits, each of which include endangered species, have each been recognized by the AZA for excellence and innovation.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • It is considered an allergenic protein which, when not recognized by the body, triggers an immune reaction, intestinal porosity and histamine secretion.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognized
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  • But my green thumb ached as workers sawed down the tree, took away everything — trunk, twigs, leaves, fruit, roots — in biohazard bags and tagged the remaining trees with a bill of clean health.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • His head was stuffed and mounted in Gregory Gym, only to be stolen before the 1928 SMU game, recovered unharmed shortly thereafter, then defaced in 1943 — most likely by Aggies, who sawed off his horns.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of saw
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  • Your readership is always appreciated.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Adams didn’t receive a standing ovation after coming off in the 89th minute, but Bournemouth’s traveling contingent of supporters certainly appreciated the effort from their American international.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciated
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