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incarcerate

/ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/
in · car · cer · ate /ɪn · ˈkɑːr · sə · reɪt/
English Definition
v. to imprison; confine; jail
中文释义
监禁，关押
Significado en Español
encarcelar
한국어 뜻
투옥하다, 감금하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bỏ tù, giam giữ
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Example Sentence

The police incarcerated the suspect after questioning him.

警察在审问嫌疑人后将其监禁。

Synonyms
imprison confine detain
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(enter) + carcer(prison) + ate→ imprison.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is the best synonym for the word “incarcerate”?

  1. A Enumerate
  2. B Liberate
  3. C Imprison
  4. D Illuminate
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C — Imprison. “incarcerate” means v. to imprison; confine; jail

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The stern judge chose to ______ the dangerous criminal for twenty long years.

  1. A release
  2. B free
  3. C incarcerate
  4. D pardon
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C — incarcerate. “incarcerate” means v. to imprison; confine; jail

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Common questions about “incarcerate”

What does “incarcerate” mean?

incarcerate — v. to imprison; confine; jail. In Chinese: 监禁，关押.

How do you pronounce “incarcerate”?

incarcerate is pronounced /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · car · cer · ate.

How do you use “incarcerate” in a sentence?

The police incarcerated the suspect after questioning him. (警察在审问嫌疑人后将其监禁。)

What are synonyms for “incarcerate”?

imprison, confine, detain — all close in meaning to incarcerate (v. to imprison; confine; jail).

Is “incarcerate” an ISEE Upper-level word?

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

How can I remember “incarcerate”?

in-(enter) + carcer(prison) + ate→ imprison.

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