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eradicate

[ ih-rad-i-keyt ]

verb (used with object)

eradicated, eradicating.
  1. to remove or destroy utterly; extirpate:

    to eradicate smallpox throughout the world.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. to erase by rubbing or by means of a chemical solvent:

    to eradicate a spot.

  3. to pull up by the roots:

    to eradicate weeds.



eradicate

/ ɪˈæɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. to obliterate; stamp out
  2. to pull or tear up by the roots
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ徱ˈپDz, noun
  • ˈ徱ˌٴǰ, noun
  • ˈ徱, adjective
  • ˈ徱, adverb
  • ˈ徱پ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ···Գ [ih-, rad, -i-k, uh, nt], adjective noun
  • ····پDz [ih-rad-i-, key, -sh, uh, n], noun
  • ····پ adjective
  • ····ٴǰ noun
  • non·····پ adjective
  • ܲ····· adjective
  • un·····پ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of eradicate1

First recorded in 1555–65; from Latin ŧīٳܲ “rooted out” (past participle of ŧī ), equivalent to ŧ- e- 1 + ī- (stem of ī ) root 1 + -ٳܲ -ate 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of eradicate1

C16: from Latin ŧī to uproot, from ex- 1+ ī root
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Synonym Study

See abolish.
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The father-of-five added knife crime would not be eradicated "as long as humans walk this planet", but he hoped to "inspire self-confidence" through self-defence.

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It’s been harder than they expected: “What the truth will actually do is tank your career, eradicate your remaining interpersonal relationships, bash your skull in with a baseball bat, and then set you free.”

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“The President is delivering on his promises of eradicating Partisan Lawfare in America, and restoring Liberty and Justice FOR ALL.”

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Trump's and his administration's focus on eradicating the gang has since brought additional, hostile attention to an immigrant population wracked with political turbulence.

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“This could lead to breakthroughs helping to eradicate global hunger: boosting soil fertility to increase yields or promoting sustainable growth of foods in harsh climates.”

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