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liaise

[lee-eyz]

verb (used without object), li·aised, li·ais·ing.

to form a liaison.

Origin of liaise

First recorded in 1925–30; back formation from liaison

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Related Words for liaised

communicate, contact, connect, network, collaborate, negotiate, correspond, talk, cooperate, conjoin, rally

British Dictionary definitions for liaised

liaise

verb

(intr usually foll by with) to communicate and maintain contact (with)

Word Origin for liaise

C20: back formation from liaison

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Word Origin and History for liaised

liaise

v.

1928, back-formation from liaison. Said to be a coinage of British military men in World War I. Related: Liaised; liaising.

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