devastate
/ˈdevəsteɪt/
dev · as · tate
ˈdev · ə · steɪt
English Definition
v. destroy completely
Significado en Español
devastar, arrasar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tàn phá, hủy diệt
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Example Sentence
The storm devastated the town.
风暴摧毁了小镇。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
devast(destroy)+ate(verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “devastate”?
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A
destroy
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B
bake
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C
build
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D
create
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A — destroy.
“devastate” means v. destroy completely
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A single powerful earthquake can ______ an entire city in moments.
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A
devastate
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B
rebuild
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C
restore
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D
protect
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A — devastate.
“devastate” means v. destroy completely
Common questions about “devastate”
What does “devastate” mean?
devastate — v. destroy completely. In Chinese: 毁灭，严重破坏.
How do you pronounce “devastate”?
devastate is pronounced /ˈdevəsteɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dev · as · tate.
How do you use “devastate” in a sentence?
The storm devastated the town. (风暴摧毁了小镇。)
What are synonyms for “devastate”?
ruin, destroy — all close in meaning to devastate (v. destroy completely).
Is “devastate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. devastate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “devastate”?
devast(destroy)+ate(verb).
