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weaken

/ˈwiːkən/
weak · en ˈwiːk · ən
English Definition
v. to make or become less strong
中文释义
削弱,变弱
Significado en Español
debilitar
한국어 뜻
약화시키다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm suy yếu
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Example Sentence

The disease weakened his immune system.

这种疾病削弱了他的免疫系统。

Synonyms
debilitate undermine sap
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “weaken”:

  1. A debilitate
  2. B strengthen
  3. C fortify
  4. D reinforce
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A — debilitate. “weaken” means v. to make or become less strong

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Skipping too many meals will slowly ______ your whole body over time.

  1. A weaken
  2. B strengthen
  3. C boost
  4. D energize
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A — weaken. “weaken” means v. to make or become less strong

Common questions about “weaken”

What does “weaken” mean?

weaken — v. to make or become less strong. In Chinese: 削弱,变弱.

How do you pronounce “weaken”?

weaken is pronounced /ˈwiːkən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: weak · en.

How do you use “weaken” in a sentence?

The disease weakened his immune system. (这种疾病削弱了他的免疫系统。)

What are synonyms for “weaken”?

debilitate, undermine, sap — all close in meaning to weaken (v. to make or become less strong).

Is “weaken” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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