acquit
/əˈkwɪt/
ac · quit
ə · ˈkwɪt
English Definition
v. declare innocent; perform well
Significado en Español
absolver, exculpar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tuyên bố vô tội, thể hiện
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ac- (strengthen) + quit (release) → to acquit, exonerate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “acquit”: After reviewing all the evidence, the jury decided to acquit the defendant.
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A
Exonerate
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B
Convict
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C
Blame
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D
Accuse
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A — Exonerate.
“acquit” means v. declare innocent; perform well
Common questions about “acquit”
What does “acquit” mean?
acquit — v. declare innocent; perform well. In Chinese: 宣告无罪，表现.
How do you pronounce “acquit”?
acquit is pronounced /əˈkwɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ac · quit.
Is “acquit” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. acquit appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “acquit”?
ac- (strengthen) + quit (release) → to acquit, exonerate.
