No. 829 in Italian
aprire
"To open."
In a sentence
Ho aperto la finestra per fare entrare un po' d'aria fresca.
I opened the window to let in some fresh air.
The verb 'aprire' is used in its literal sense, meaning 'to open' in relation to a physical object (the window).
Il negozio aprirà alle nove di mattina.
The store will open at nine in the morning.
Here, 'aprire' refers to the opening of a commercial establishment, extending the verb's usage to signify the start of a service or business operation.
Leggere questo libro mi ha aperto gli occhi su nuove prospettive.
Reading this book opened my eyes to new perspectives.
In this case, 'aprire' is used figuratively to signify bringing awareness or enlightenment, showing the verb's metaphorical use.
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