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- [lawn-der, lahn-]
- /ˈlɔn dər, ˈlɑn-/
- /ˈlɔːn.dər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lawn-der, lahn-]
- /ˈlɔn dər, ˈlɑn-/
Definitions of launder word
- verb with object launder to wash (clothes, linens, etc.). 1
- verb with object launder to wash and iron (clothes). 1
- verb with object launder Informal. to disguise the source of (illegal or secret funds or profits), usually by transmittal through a foreign bank or a complex network of intermediaries. to disguise the true nature of (a transaction, operation, or the like) by routing money or goods through one or more intermediaries. 1
- verb with object launder to remove embarrassing or unpleasant characteristics or elements from in order to make more acceptable: He'll have to launder his image if he wants to run for office. 1
- verb without object launder to wash laundry. 1
- verb without object launder to undergo washing and ironing: The shirt didn't launder well. 1
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Origin of launder
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; 1970-75 for def 3; Middle English: launderer, syncopated variant of lavandere, lavendere washer of linen < Middle French lavandier(e) < Medieval Latin lavandārius (masculine), lavandāria (feminine), equivalent to Latin lavand- (gerund stem of lavāre to wash) + -ārius, -āria -ary; see -er2)
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Parts of speech for Launder
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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launder popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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 launder
- cleanse — To cleanse a place, person, or organization of something dirty, unpleasant, or evil means to make them free from it.
- clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
- rinse — to wash lightly, as by pouring water into or over or by dipping in water: to rinse a cup.
- wash — to apply water or some other liquid to (something or someone) for the purpose of cleansing; cleanse by dipping, rubbing, or scrubbing in water or some other liquid.
- dry-clean — to clean (garments, draperies, rugs, etc.) with a liquid other than water, as benzine or gasoline.
Antonyms for launder
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