Kate and her husband ______ after nearly 6 years of marriage.

Lawrence’s novel was rejected at first, but it later came to be ______ as a work of genius.

--- How did you like Nick’s performance last night? --- To be honest, his singing didn’t ___________________ to me much.

My uncle _______ from the government as a result of his poor health.

In the country guests tend to feel they are not highly __________ if the invitation to a dinner party is given only three or four days before the party date.