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canst Definition

canst (kanst)

intransitive verb, transitive verb

Archaic can: used with thou

canst Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • think: Think not, thou canst weep a tear, And thy maker is not near.
  • read: But thou that canst not read, canst then but heare?
  • know: I know thou canst keep me from ever sinning more.

Modifies a noun

  • thou: Trace your own hearts: how canst thou say, I am not polluted?
  • thy: Thou canst love thy friend, because he loves thee; and is the love of a friend like the love of Christ?
  • sigh: Think not, thou canst sigh a sigh, And thy maker is not by.
  • desire: She is more precious than rubies; and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared with her.

Noun used with modifier

  • thou: Nay, I dare not; I am not sure thou canst.

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