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-le

1
  1. a suffix of verbs having a frequentative force.

    dazzle; twinkle.

  2. a suffix of adjectives formed originally on verbal stems and having the sense of “apt to”.

    brittle.

  3. a noun suffix having originally a diminutive meaning.

    bramble.

  4. a noun suffix indicating agent or instrument.

    beadle; bridle; thimble.



l.e.

2

abbreviation

Football.
  1. left end.

LE

1

abbreviation

  1. lupus erythematosus

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

-le

2

suffix

  1. denoting repeated or continuous action, often of a diminutive nature

    twiddle

    wriggle

    wrestle

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of LE1

Middle English -len, Old English -lian (v.); Middle English -el, Old English -ol (adj.); Middle English -el, Old English -il (diminutive); Middle English -el, Old English -ol, -ul (agent)
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Word History and Origins

Origin of LE1

from Middle English -len, Old English -lian, with similar significance
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Its three-time presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is barred from running after being convicted in a corruption case, but her 30-year-old lieutenant Bardella could be a candidate instead.

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Aunque le aseguraron que lo veían como titular para el año que viene y los siguientes, le plantearon la idea de un traslado temporal al bullpen, lo que podría mejorar drásticamente sus posibilidades de entrar en la plantilla para los playoffs.

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Cuando le preguntaron si los aficionados del Citizens Bank Park se burlaban de él, respondió que no entendía lo que decían.

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La implicación: no le importaba.

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Cuando se le preguntó sobre su primera temporada en las Grandes Ligas, dijo que sentía que su lesión le había impedido evaluar el nivel de la competición.

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