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deprive

/dɪˈpraɪv/
de · prive dɪ · ˈpraɪv
English Definition
v. take something away
中文释义
剥夺，失去
Significado en Español
privar, despojar
한국어 뜻
박탈하다, 빼앗다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tước đoạt, mất đi
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Example Sentence

Poverty deprived him of his childhood.

贫困剥夺了他的童年。

Synonyms
strip rob
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(remove)+priv(private)+e
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is the best synonym for “deprive”? The citizens were worried that the new laws would deprive them of certain freedoms.

  1. A educate
  2. B provide
  3. C rob
  4. D enrich
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C — rob. “deprive” means v. take something away

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The cruel new law would ______ the workers of their rightful pay.

  1. A provide
  2. B grant
  3. C supply
  4. D deprive
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D — deprive. “deprive” means v. take something away

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Common questions about “deprive”

What does “deprive” mean?

deprive — v. take something away. In Chinese: 剥夺，失去.

How do you pronounce “deprive”?

deprive is pronounced /dɪˈpraɪv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · prive.

How do you use “deprive” in a sentence?

Poverty deprived him of his childhood. (贫困剥夺了他的童年。)

What are synonyms for “deprive”?

strip, rob — all close in meaning to deprive (v. take something away).

Is “deprive” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. deprive appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “deprive”?

de(remove)+priv(private)+e

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