verb
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to find out or estimate the extent, dimensions, etc. of, esp. by the use of a standard; to measure.
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to add up, one by one, by units or groups, so as to get a total; to count.
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to become countable.
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to join together; to connect; to combine.
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to string (beads, flowers, pearls, etc.).
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to make ready; to prepare.
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to supply or provide (another) with.
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to strive hard to accomplish.
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to pass through one end of a thread through the eyelet of a needle.
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to pierce, stab, pass (a pointed object) through; to plant.
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to attempt; to try.
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to commence; to start; to begin.
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to come to happen; to occur.
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to be ready; to be prepared for.
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to keep (another) under check; to control.
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to make clear, plain or understandable; to explain.