imprison
/ɪmˈprɪzən/
im · pris · on
ɪm · ˈprɪ · zən
English Definition
v. to put someone in prison
Significado en Español
encarcelar
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “imprison”:
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A
incarcerate
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B
liberate
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C
release
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D
free
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A — incarcerate.
“imprison” means v. to put someone in prison
Common questions about “imprison”
What does “imprison” mean?
imprison — v. to put someone in prison. In Chinese: 监禁.
How do you pronounce “imprison”?
imprison is pronounced /ɪmˈprɪzən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: im · pris · on.
Is “imprison” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. imprison appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
