eliminate
/ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/
e · lim · i · nate
ɪ · ˈlɪm · ɪ · neɪt
English Definition
v. remove, get rid of
Significado en Español
eliminar, suprimir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
loại bỏ, loại trừ
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Example Sentence
We must eliminate risks.
必须消除风险。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e(out)+limin(doorstep, threshold)+ate(verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is the closest synonym for the word “eliminate”?
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A
Exclude
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B
Include
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C
Inspect
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D
Support
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A — Exclude.
“eliminate” means v. remove, get rid of
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Brushing your teeth twice a day helps ______ harmful bacteria.
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A
eliminate
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B
create
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C
produce
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D
breed
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A — eliminate.
“eliminate” means v. remove, get rid of
Common questions about “eliminate”
What does “eliminate” mean?
eliminate — v. remove, get rid of. In Chinese: 消除，淘汰.
How do you pronounce “eliminate”?
eliminate is pronounced /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: e · lim · i · nate.
How do you use “eliminate” in a sentence?
We must eliminate risks. (必须消除风险。)
What are synonyms for “eliminate”?
remove, exclude — all close in meaning to eliminate (v. remove, get rid of).
Is “eliminate” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. eliminate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “eliminate”?
e(out)+limin(doorstep, threshold)+ate(verb).
