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- [ee-jest, ih-jest]
- /iˈdʒɛst, ɪˈdʒɛst/
- /ɪdʒˈest/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ee-jest, ih-jest]
- /iˈdʒɛst, ɪˈdʒɛst/
Definitions of egest word
- verb with object egest to discharge, as from the body; void (opposed to ingest). 1
- noun egest To excrete from the body. 1
- verb egest to excrete (waste material) 0
- verb transitive egest to pass off (perspiration, excrement, etc.); excrete 0
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Origin of egest
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin ēgest(us) (past participle of ēgerere) carried out, equivalent to ē- e-1 + ges- (variant of ger-) carry + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Egest
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
egest popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
egest usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for egest
verb egest
- secrete — a steel skullcap of the 17th century, worn under a soft hat.
- leak — an unintended hole, crack, or the like, through which liquid, gas, light, etc., enters or escapes: a leak in the roof.
- void — Law. having no legal force or effect; not legally binding or enforceable.
- remove — to move from a place or position; take away or off: to remove the napkins from the table.
- perspire — to secrete a salty, watery fluid from the sweat glands of the skin, especially when very warm as a result of strenuous exertion; sweat.
Antonyms for egest
verb egest
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- take in — the act of taking.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.