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alienate

/ˈeɪliəneɪt/
a · li · en · ate ˈeɪ · li · ə · neɪt
English Definition
v. estrange isolate separate
中文释义
使疏远,离间
Significado en Español
alienar, distanciar
한국어 뜻
소외시키다, 멀어지게 하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm xa lánh, ly gián
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Example Sentence

His rude behavior began to alienate his friends.

他粗鲁的行为开始使朋友疏远。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
alien (strange) + ate → to alienate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “alienate” in the following sentence: The manager''s decision to ignore employee suggestions began to alienate the team.

  1. A Isolate
  2. B Welcome
  3. C Embrace
  4. D Encourage
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A — Isolate. “alienate” means v. estrange isolate separate

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His constant rude remarks began to ______ even his closest friends.

  1. A attract
  2. B unite
  3. C charm
  4. D alienate
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D — alienate. “alienate” means v. estrange isolate separate

Common questions about “alienate”

What does “alienate” mean?

alienate — v. estrange isolate separate. In Chinese: 使疏远,离间.

How do you pronounce “alienate”?

alienate is pronounced /ˈeɪliəneɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: a · li · en · ate.

How do you use “alienate” in a sentence?

His rude behavior began to alienate his friends. (他粗鲁的行为开始使朋友疏远。)

What are synonyms for “alienate”?

estrange, isolate — all close in meaning to alienate (v. estrange isolate separate).

Is “alienate” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. alienate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “alienate”?

alien (strange) + ate → to alienate.

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