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- \i-ˈvikt\
- /ɪˈvɪkt/
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- \i-ˈvikt\
Definitions of evict word
- noun evict Expel (someone) from a property, especially with the support of the law. 1
- transitive verb evict force out of house 1
- verb evict If someone is evicted from the place where they are living, they are forced to leave it, usually because they have broken a law or contract. 0
- verb evict to expel (a tenant) from property by process of law; turn out 0
- verb evict to recover (property or the title to property) by judicial process or by virtue of a superior title 0
- verb transitive evict to remove (a tenant) from leased premises by legal procedure, as for failure to pay rent 0
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Parts of speech for Evict
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evict popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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verb evict
- throw out — to propel or cast in any way, especially to project or propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion or straightening of the arm and wrist: to throw a ball.
- kick out — to strike with the foot or feet: to kick the ball; to kick someone in the shins.
- eject — Force or throw (something) out, typically in a violent or sudden way.
- remove — to move from a place or position; take away or off: to remove the napkins from the table.
- dislodge — to remove or force out of a particular place: to dislodge a stone with one's foot.
Antonyms for evict
verb evict
- install — to place in position or connect for service or use: to install a heating system; to install software on a computer.
- instal — to place in position or connect for service or use: to install a heating system; to install software on a computer.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
- take in — the act of taking.
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