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No. 16,565 in Russian

сводит

"Сводит" means "leads to" or "causes," often referring to a physical or emotional effect (e.g., cramping or uniting).

In a sentence

  • Эта мелодия сводит меня с ума.

    This melody drives me crazy.

    The word 'сводит' is used in an idiomatic expression 'сводит с ума,' meaning 'to drive someone crazy.' It indicates causing a strong emotional reaction.

  • Плохое освещение сводит глаза к напряжению.

    Poor lighting causes eyes to strain.

    Here, 'сводит' refers to causing or leading to physical strain, describing how conditions lead to eye discomfort.

  • Он сводит нас вместе каждый раз при встрече.

    He brings us together every time we meet.

    In this sentence, 'сводит' is used to mean 'bringing together,' indicating organizing or causing people to meet.

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