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displace

/dɪsˈpleɪs/
dis · place dɪs · ˈpleɪs
English Definition
v. to remove or drive out, especially to take the place of
中文释义
取代, 取而代之
Significado en Español
desplazar, reemplazar
한국어 뜻
대체하다, 옮기다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thay thế, di dời
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Example Sentence

The new shopping mall may displace many small businesses in the area.

新购物中心可能会取代该地区的许多小企业。

Synonyms
replace remove oust evict
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(separation) + place(position) → separated from the position → displace.
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Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The rising floodwaters began to ______ thousands of families from their homes.

  1. A settle
  2. B house
  3. C displace
  4. D shelter
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C — displace. “displace” means v. to remove or drive out, especially to take the place of

Common questions about “displace”

What does “displace” mean?

displace — v. to remove or drive out, especially to take the place of. In Chinese: 取代, 取而代之.

How do you pronounce “displace”?

displace is pronounced /dɪsˈpleɪs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · place.

How do you use “displace” in a sentence?

The new shopping mall may displace many small businesses in the area. (新购物中心可能会取代该地区的许多小企业。)

What are synonyms for “displace”?

replace, remove, oust, evict — all close in meaning to displace (v. to remove or drive out, especially to take the place of).

Is “displace” an ISEE Upper-level word?

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

How can I remember “displace”?

dis(separation) + place(position) → separated from the position → displace.

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