(~s)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
If you make a ~ to someone, you agree to let them do or have something, especially in order to end an argument or conflict.
The King made major ~s to end the confrontation with his people.
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2.
A ~ is a special right or privilege that is given to someone.
...tax ~s for mothers who stay at home with their children.
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3.
A ~ is a special price which is lower than the usual price and which is often given to old people, students, and the unemployed. (BRIT; in AM, use reduction )
Open daily; admission ?1.10 with ~s for children and OAPs.
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4.
A ~ is an arrangement where someone is given the right to sell a product or to run a business, especially in a building belonging to another business. (mainly AM BUSINESS; in BRIT, usually use franchise )
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