banish
/ˈbænɪʃ/
ban · ish
ˈbæn · ɪʃ
English Definition
v. to send someone away from a country or place as a punishment.
Significado en Español
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Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ban(prohibit)+ish→prohibit entering a certain place→exile
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the synonym of “banish” as used in the sentence: “The king decided to banish the rebellious noble from the kingdom.”?
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A
welcome
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B
exile
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C
invite
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D
embrace
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B — exile.
“banish” means v. to send someone away from a country or place as a punishment.
Common questions about “banish”
What does “banish” mean?
banish — v. to send someone away from a country or place as a punishment.. In Chinese: 放逐，驱逐.
How do you pronounce “banish”?
banish is pronounced /ˈbænɪʃ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ban · ish.
Is “banish” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. banish appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “banish”?
ban(prohibit)+ish→prohibit entering a certain place→exile
