Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Bribe"
The meaning of "Bribe" in various phrases and sentences
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What does bribe mean?
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@IncurableiLLness Bribe means to offer something in exchange something else.
It has a negative connotation.
Example:
I tried to bribe the police with $100 to let me go.
It has a negative connotation.
Example:
I tried to bribe the police with $100 to let me go.
Q:
What does bribed mean?
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Bribe = you give someone a gift such as money in secrecy while expecting something in return.
For example: I bribed my friend money to get whatever I want from him.
For example: I bribed my friend money to get whatever I want from him.
Q:
What does bribe mean?
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You pay a person to let you break some rules without getting in trouble. soborno
Q:
What does bribe mean?
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To try to influence someone by giving them money or any kind of object.
Q:
What does bribe mean?
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To offer someone some thing in exchange for getting something done. It's an illegal way of getting something done.
For example, he bribed the police officer to let him go.
For example, he bribed the police officer to let him go.
Example sentences using "Bribe"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with bribe .
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I took a bribe from my customer (patient, pupil)….
Q:
Please show me example sentences with bribe.
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Don't bribe with me
Q:
Please show me example sentences with bribe .
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Are you trying to bribe me with candy?
They were accused of bribing the officials (sports).
Bribing a police officer is against the law.
That is a nice bribe, but I have enough homework on my own plate as it is.
They were accused of bribing the officials (sports).
Bribing a police officer is against the law.
That is a nice bribe, but I have enough homework on my own plate as it is.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with take bribes / offer bribes .
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Here are some examples:
"I offered my dog a bribe so he would roll on his back. The bribe was his favorite food, so he quickly listened."
"I usually don't take bribes but when my friend said that she will let me copy her homework if I give her some food, I accepted her bribe."
"I offered my dog a bribe so he would roll on his back. The bribe was his favorite food, so he quickly listened."
"I usually don't take bribes but when my friend said that she will let me copy her homework if I give her some food, I accepted her bribe."
Synonyms of "Bribe" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between bribe and graft ?
A:
You won’t hear the word “graft” used often, so don’t worry! This was my first time seeing it 🤣
Q:
What is the difference between "bribe" and "kickback" ?
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I have never seen the word "kickback" being used. Ever. I had to look it up and going by the second definition, which is informal, I'd recommend just using "bribe". Apparently they are synonyms, don't confuse yourself! No one uses this word! lol
"I bribed Julie into letting me use her car for the weekend."
"Bribery is wrong!"
"Stop trying to bribe me."
"I bribed Julie into letting me use her car for the weekend."
"Bribery is wrong!"
"Stop trying to bribe me."
Q:
What is the difference between bribe and corrupt ?
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Bribe usually involves money given to someone to do something for her/him.
The secretary of defense bribed the family of the fallen soldier not to say anything to the media.
While corrupt involves looting money for their personal gain.
The secretary of defense is a corrupt man based on the immediate increase of his net worth in just 2 months.
The secretary of defense bribed the family of the fallen soldier not to say anything to the media.
While corrupt involves looting money for their personal gain.
The secretary of defense is a corrupt man based on the immediate increase of his net worth in just 2 months.
Q:
What is the difference between bribe and bribery ?
A:
A bribe is what is being given or the action of bribing but bribery is the sort of the subject or what you'd call it if some one bribed another (sorry if that isn't clear)
"The police man took the bribe."
"Paying the police man was an act of bribery."
"The police man took the bribe."
"Paying the police man was an act of bribery."
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What is the difference between "bribe" and "graft" ?
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I think they are the same, only bribe is also a verb, and graft is a rare word.
Translations of "Bribe"
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How do you say this in English (UK)? bribed
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How do you say this in English (US)? bribe
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Other questions about "Bribe"
Q:
He bribes his teacher just to get passed. Does this sound natural?
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× He bribes his teacher just to get passed.
✓ He bribed his teacher just to pass the class.
✓ He bribed his teacher just to pass the class.
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He accepted bribe to turn a blind eye to criminal behaviour. Does this sound natural?
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He accepted the bribe to turn a blind eye to criminal behaviour.
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He received bribes much and he didn't share them with me.(just kidding) And he let me do a lot of works which are his own duties. Also he tried to avoid from his responsibility. Does this sound natural?
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He received many bribes and didn't share them with me. And he let me do a lot of work that was his own duty. Also, he tried to avoid his responsibilities.
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they gave me 10$ as a bribe to ignore their mistake Does this sound natural?
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even though the accent is pretty heavy, it's perfectly understandable
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