displace
/dɪsˈpleɪs/
dis · place
dɪs · ˈpleɪs
English Definition
v. to remove or drive out, especially to take the place of
Significado en Español
desplazar, reemplazar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thay thế, di dời
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(separation) + place(position) → separated from the position → displace.
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Common questions about “displace”
What does “displace” mean?
displace — v. to remove or drive out, especially to take the place of. In Chinese: 取代, 取而代之.
How do you pronounce “displace”?
displace is pronounced /dɪsˈpleɪs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · place.
Is “displace” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. displace appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “displace”?
dis(separation) + place(position) → separated from the position → displace.
