*sekʷ- Proto-Indo-European

Words from this root (29)

see A1
/ˈsi/ perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
say A1
/seɪ/ the chance to speak
second A1
/ˈsɛk.ənd/ in the second place
suit A2
/sjuːt/ a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
society A2
/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
social A1
/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ marked by friendly companionship with others
signal B1
/ˈsɪɡnəl/ notably out of the ordinary
sue B2
/sjuː/ To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action.
signature B1
/ˈsɪɡ.nə.t͡ʃɚ/ a sheet with several pages printed on it
prosecutor C1
/ˈpɹɑ.səˌkjuːˌtəɹ/ A prosecuting attorney.
executive B2
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/ having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.
suite C1
/swiːt/ A group or train of attendants, servants etc.; a retinue.
association A2
/əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ the act of consorting with or joining with others
execution B2
/ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).
associate B1
/əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
prosecution C1
/ˌpɹɑ.sɪˈkju.ʃən/ The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor.
sequence B1
/ˈsi.kwəns/ the action of following in order
execute B2
/ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ sign in the presence of witnesses
consequence A2
/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwɛns/ having important effects or influence
assign B1
/əˈsaɪn/ to select something or someone for a specific purpose
persecution C1
/ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.
sequel C1
/ˈsiːkwəl/ The events, collectively, which follow a previously mentioned event; the aftermath.
subsequent B2
/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ following in time or order
subsequently B2
/ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/ happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
consequently B1
/ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/ because of the reason given
persecute C1
/ˈpɝsəkjut/ cause to suffer
designate C1
/ˈdez.ɪɡ.nət/ Used after a role title to indicate that the person has been selected but has yet to take up the role.
intrinsic C2
/ɪnˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts
ensue C1
/ɪnˈsuː/ To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).

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