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dilute

/daɪˈluːt/
di · lute daɪ · ˈluːt
English Definition
v. to make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water
中文释义
稀释,冲淡
Significado en Español
diluir, aguar
한국어 뜻
희석하다, 묽게 하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
pha loãng, làm loãng
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Example Sentence

Dilute the juice with some water.

用一些水稀释果汁。

Synonyms
thin water down weaken
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “dilute”:

  1. A intensify
  2. B weaken
  3. C strengthen
  4. D concentrate
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B — weaken. “dilute” means v. to make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Add a little water to ______ the very strong juice before drinking it.

  1. A thicken
  2. B strengthen
  3. C dilute
  4. D concentrate
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C — dilute. “dilute” means v. to make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water

Common questions about “dilute”

What does “dilute” mean?

dilute — v. to make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water. In Chinese: 稀释,冲淡.

How do you pronounce “dilute”?

dilute is pronounced /daɪˈluːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: di · lute.

How do you use “dilute” in a sentence?

Dilute the juice with some water. (用一些水稀释果汁。)

What are synonyms for “dilute”?

thin, water down, weaken — all close in meaning to dilute (v. to make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water).

Is “dilute” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. dilute appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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