mount

US /maʊnt/
UK /maʊnt/
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a mountain or hill

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We hiked to the top of the mount.
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The ancient castle stood on a high mount overlooking the valley.
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hillmountainpeaksummiteminence
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to climb up (something)

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He quickly mounted the stairs to reach the top floor.
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The knight mounted his horse and rode into battle.
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ascendclimbscaleget onboard
2.

to prepare (something) for display or use by fixing it in position

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The artist will mount her new paintings on the gallery walls.
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They need to mount the new television on the wall.
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installfixattachset upplace
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to organize and initiate (a campaign or operation)

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The company plans to mount a new advertising campaign next month.
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The police will mount an investigation into the incident.
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launchorganizestageset upprepare
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to increase in amount or intensity

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The pressure began to mount as the deadline approached.
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His anger began to mount with every insult.
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increaserisegrowescalateaccumulate