No. 2,381 in Russian
оказать
To render, provide, or offer (assistance, support, influence, etc.).
In a sentence
Он хочет оказать помощь пострадавшим.
He wants to provide assistance to the victims.
In this sentence, 'оказать' is used to mean 'to provide' or 'to render' assistance, highlighting its usage in offering support or help.
Сильное впечатление оказала на него книга.
The book made a strong impression on him.
Here, 'оказала' signifies 'to have an effect,' showing its usage in the context of impact or influence.
Эти меры могут оказать влияние на экономику.
These measures can have an impact on the economy.
In this instance, 'оказать' is used as 'to exert' or 'to have an effect,' often found in scenarios of influence or consequence.
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