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- [dih-lap-i-deyt]
- /dɪˈlæp ɪˌdeɪt/
- /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-lap-i-deyt]
- /dɪˈlæp ɪˌdeɪt/
Definitions of dilapidate word
- verb with object dilapidate to cause or allow (a building, automobile, etc.) to fall into a state of disrepair, as by misuse or neglect (often used passively): The house had been dilapidated by neglect. 1
- verb with object dilapidate Archaic. to squander; waste. 1
- verb without object dilapidate to fall into ruin or decay. 1
- noun dilapidate Cause (something) to fall into disrepair or ruin. 1
- verb dilapidate to fall or cause to fall into ruin or decay 0
- intransitive verb dilapidate to become or cause to become partially ruined and in need of repairs, as through neglect 0
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Origin of dilapidate
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Medieval Latin dīlapidātus, past participle of dīlapidāre to squander (compare dīlapidātiō disrepair), Latin: to pelt with stones; see di-2, lapidate
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Parts of speech for Dilapidate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dilapidate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
dilapidate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dilapidate
verb dilapidate
- vandalize — to destroy or deface by vandalism: Someone vandalized the museum during the night.
- obliterate — to remove or destroy all traces of; do away with; destroy completely.
- demolish — To demolish something such as a building means to destroy it completely.
- sully — to soil, stain, or tarnish.
- harm — a U.S. air-to-surface missile designed to detect and destroy radar sites by homing on their emissions.
noun dilapidate
- downfall — descent to a lower position or standing; overthrow; ruin.
- destroyer — A destroyer is a small, heavily armed warship.
- undoing — the reversing of what has been done; annulling.
- destruction — Destruction is the act of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed.
- bane — The bane of someone or the bane of someone's life is something that frequently makes them feel unhappy or annoyed.
Antonyms for dilapidate
verb dilapidate
- construct — to draw (a line, angle, or figure) so that certain requirements are satisfied
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- benefit — The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
- improve — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.
noun dilapidate
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- building — A building is a structure that has a roof and walls, for example a house or a factory.
- creation — In many religions, creation is the making of the universe, Earth, and creatures by God.
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