expire
/ɪkˈspaɪə/
ex · pire
ɪk · ˈspaɪə
English Definition
v. to come to an end or stop being valid
Significado en Español
vencer, caducar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hết hạn, mãn hạn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “expire”:
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A
continue
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B
extend
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C
lapse
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D
renew
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C — lapse.
“expire” means v. to come to an end or stop being valid
Common questions about “expire”
What does “expire” mean?
expire — v. to come to an end or stop being valid. In Chinese: 到期,失效.
How do you pronounce “expire”?
expire is pronounced /ɪkˈspaɪə/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · pire.
Is “expire” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. expire appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.