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- \i-ˈra-də-ˌkāt\
- /ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt/
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- \i-ˈra-də-ˌkāt\
Definitions of eradicate word
- noun eradicate Destroy completely; put an end to. 1
- transitive verb eradicate wipe out, eliminate 1
- transitive verb eradicate destroy totally 1
- verb eradicate To eradicate something means to get rid of it completely. 0
- verb eradicate to obliterate; stamp out 0
- verb eradicate to pull or tear up by the roots 0
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Parts of speech for Eradicate
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
eradicate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for eradicate
verb eradicate
- eliminate — Completely remove or get rid of (something).
- get rid of — to clear, disencumber, or free of something objectionable (usually followed by of): I want to rid the house of mice. In my opinion, you'd be wise to rid yourself of the smoking habit.
- wipe out — an act of wiping: He gave a few quick wipes to the furniture.
- destroy — To destroy something means to cause so much damage to it that it is completely ruined or does not exist any more.
- do away with — from this or that place; off: to go away.
Antonyms for eradicate
verb eradicate
- introduce — to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
- bear — If you bear something somewhere, you carry it there or take it there.
- build — If you build something, you make it by joining things together.
- create — To create something means to cause it to happen or exist.
- ratify — to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction: to ratify a constitutional amendment.
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