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No. 11,720 in Russian

заводит

"Заводит" means "starts" or "initiates" in English.

In a sentence

  • Он заводит машину каждое утро.

    He starts the car every morning.

    The verb "заводит" here means "starts" or "turns on" a vehicle or a machine.

  • Эта музыка всегда заводит толпу.

    This music always excites the crowd.

    The verb "заводит" in this context means "excites" or "energizes" people.

  • Она заводит новых друзей в каждой поездке.

    She makes new friends on every trip.

    The verb "заводит" here implies "making" or "forming" connections or relationships.

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