Transcription
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- [kuh n-skrahyb]
- /kənˈskraɪb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-skrahyb]
- /kənˈskraɪb/
Definitions of conscribe word
- verb conscribe to conscript 3
- verb with object conscribe to constrict or limit; circumscribe. 1
- verb with object conscribe to force into military service; conscript. 1
- noun conscribe (obsolete) To enroll; to enlist. 1
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Origin of conscribe
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin conscrībere to enroll, enlist, equivalent to con- con- + scrībere to write
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Parts of speech for Conscribe
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conscribe popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
conscribe usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conscribe
verb conscribe
- press — to force into service, especially naval or military service; impress.
- choose — If you choose someone or something from several people or things that are available, you decide which person or thing you want to have.
- recruit — a newly enlisted or drafted member of the armed forces.
- muster — to assemble (troops, a ship's crew, etc.), as for battle, display, inspection, orders, or discharge.
- impress — to press or force into public service, as sailors.
Antonyms for conscribe
verb conscribe
- avoid — If you avoid something unpleasant that might happen, you take action in order to prevent it from happening.
- dodge — to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy: to dodge a blow; to dodge a question.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
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