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arrogate

/ˈærəɡeɪt/
ar · ro · gate ˈær · ə · ɡeɪt
English Definition
v. To claim wrongfully; usurp
中文释义
擅取，冒称
Significado en Español
arrogárselo
한국어 뜻
독점하다, 가로채다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chiếm đoạt, tự xưng
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Example Sentence

He arrogated the power to himself without consulting anyone.

他擅自将权力据为己有，没有咨询任何人。

Synonyms
usurp seize appropriate
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ar-(strengthen) + rog(demand, ask) + ate→ usurp, claim
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In a heated debate, the politician was accused of trying to arrogate power that rightfully belonged to the council.

  1. A usurp
  2. B delegate
  3. C relinquish
  4. D validate
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A — usurp. “arrogate” means v. To claim wrongfully; usurp

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The greedy official tried to ______ powers that were never his to take.

  1. A surrender
  2. B relinquish
  3. C arrogate
  4. D grant
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C — arrogate. “arrogate” means v. To claim wrongfully; usurp

More Upper-level ISEE words

approbation arbiter arbitrary ascertain aspiration assert cynical exigent indomitable omnipotent refute trenchant

Common questions about “arrogate”

What does “arrogate” mean?

arrogate — v. To claim wrongfully; usurp. In Chinese: 擅取，冒称.

How do you pronounce “arrogate”?

arrogate is pronounced /ˈærəɡeɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ar · ro · gate.

How do you use “arrogate” in a sentence?

He arrogated the power to himself without consulting anyone. (他擅自将权力据为己有，没有咨询任何人。)

What are synonyms for “arrogate”?

usurp, seize, appropriate — all close in meaning to arrogate (v. To claim wrongfully; usurp).

Is “arrogate” an ISEE Upper-level word?

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

How can I remember “arrogate”?

ar-(strengthen) + rog(demand, ask) + ate→ usurp, claim

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