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bracted

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective bracted has 1 sense
  1. bracteate, bracted - having bracts

Definitions from the Web

## Term: bracted

### Part of Speech: Adjective

#### Definition:

- Having or showing bracts, which are specialized leaves or leaflike structures that surround or subtend a flower or flower cluster.

#### Example Sentence:

- The bracted inflorescence of the poinsettia adds a touch of color to the holiday decorations.

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### Part of Speech: Verb

#### Definition:

- Present participle of "

brace

": to provide with braces; to support or strengthen with or as if with a brace.

#### Example Sentence:

- She is

bracing

herself for the upcoming marathon by doing daily exercises and eating a healthy diet.

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