incarcerate
/ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/
in · car · cer · ate
/ɪn · ˈkɑːr · sə · reɪt/
English Definition
v. to imprison; confine; jail
Significado en Español
encarcelar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bỏ tù, giam giữ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(enter) + carcer(prison) + ate→ imprison.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is the best synonym for the word “incarcerate”?
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A
Enumerate
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B
Liberate
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C
Imprison
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D
Illuminate
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C — Imprison.
“incarcerate” means v. to imprison; confine; jail
Common questions about “incarcerate”
What does “incarcerate” mean?
incarcerate — v. to imprison; confine; jail. In Chinese: 监禁，关押.
How do you pronounce “incarcerate”?
incarcerate is pronounced /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · car · cer · ate.
Is “incarcerate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. incarcerate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “incarcerate”?
in-(enter) + carcer(prison) + ate→ imprison.
