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estrange

/ɪˈstreɪndʒ/
es · trange ɪ · ˈstreɪndʒ
English Definition
v. to cause someone to be no longer friendly or close
中文释义
使疏远
Significado en Español
alejar, enajenar
한국어 뜻
소원하게 하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm xa cách
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Example Sentence

The argument estranged the two brothers for years.

那场争吵让两兄弟疏远了多年。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “estrange”:

  1. A befriend
  2. B reconcile
  3. C unite
  4. D alienate
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D — alienate. “estrange” means v. to cause someone to be no longer friendly or close

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A single silly argument can sadly ______ two lifelong friends.

  1. A unite
  2. B befriend
  3. C reconcile
  4. D estrange
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D — estrange. “estrange” means v. to cause someone to be no longer friendly or close

Common questions about “estrange”

What does “estrange” mean?

estrange — v. to cause someone to be no longer friendly or close. In Chinese: 使疏远.

How do you pronounce “estrange”?

estrange is pronounced /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: es · trange.

How do you use “estrange” in a sentence?

The argument estranged the two brothers for years. (那场争吵让两兄弟疏远了多年。)

What are synonyms for “estrange”?

alienate, distance, separate — all close in meaning to estrange (v. to cause someone to be no longer friendly or close).

Is “estrange” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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