He sent troops to subjugate the region.

They devised a strategy to suppress the enemy's defense line.

He advanced to bring the enemy's position under control.

We submitted a petition to the mayor for the improvement of the park.

We petitioned the mayor for improvements to the park.

This law was enacted to codify long-standing customs.

This law is codified.

When I looked up at the night sky, I saw a beautiful asterism.

This plant is bisexual, with male and female flowers occurring on the same plant.

This compound has a high basicity.