alienate
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/ˈeɪliəneɪt/
a · li · en · ate
ˈeɪ · li · ə · neɪt
English Definition
v. estrange isolate separate
Significado en Español
alienar, distanciar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm xa lánh, ly gián
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
alien (strange) + ate → to alienate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “alienate” in the following sentence: The manager''s decision to ignore employee suggestions began to alienate the team.
A
Isolate
B
Welcome
C
Embrace
D
Encourage
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A — Isolate.
“alienate” means v. estrange isolate separate
Common questions about “alienate”
What does “alienate” mean?
alienate — v. estrange isolate separate. In Chinese: 使疏远，离间.
How do you pronounce “alienate”?
alienate is pronounced /ˈeɪliəneɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: a · li · en · ate.
Is “alienate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. alienate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “alienate”?
alien (strange) + ate → to alienate.
