violate
/ˈvaɪəleɪt/
vi · o · late
ˈvaɪ · ə · leɪt
English Definition
v. break (law), disturb
Significado en Español
violar, infringir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vi phạm, xâm phạm
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Example Sentence
Don’t violate the rules.
不要违反规定。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
vio(violent)+late(act).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “violate”.
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A
Respect
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B
Obey
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C
Breach
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D
Permit
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C — Breach.
“violate” means v. break (law), disturb
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Drivers who ______ the speed limit may have to pay a heavy fine.
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A
obey
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B
follow
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C
violate
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D
respect
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C — violate.
“violate” means v. break (law), disturb
Common questions about “violate”
What does “violate” mean?
violate — v. break (law), disturb. In Chinese: 违反，侵犯.
How do you pronounce “violate”?
violate is pronounced /ˈvaɪəleɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: vi · o · late.
How do you use “violate” in a sentence?
Don’t violate the rules. (不要违反规定。)
What are synonyms for “violate”?
break, breach — all close in meaning to violate (v. break (law), disturb).
Is “violate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. violate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “violate”?
vio(violent)+late(act).
