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- [lik-wi-deyt]
- /ˈlɪk wɪˌdeɪt/
- /ˈlɪk.wɪ.deɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lik-wi-deyt]
- /ˈlɪk wɪˌdeɪt/
Definitions of liquidate word
- verb with object liquidate to settle or pay (a debt): to liquidate a claim. 1
- verb with object liquidate to reduce (accounts) to order; determine the amount of (indebtedness or damages). 1
- verb with object liquidate to convert (inventory, securities, or other assets) into cash. 1
- verb with object liquidate to get rid of, especially by killing: to liquidate the enemies of the regime. 1
- verb with object liquidate to break up or do away with: to liquidate a partnership. 1
- verb without object liquidate to liquidate debts or accounts; go into liquidation. 1
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Origin of liquidate
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; 1920-25 for def 4; < Late Latin liquidātus, past participle of liquidāre to melt, make clear. See liquid, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Liquidate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
liquidate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for liquidate
verb liquidate
- reimburse — to make repayment to for expense or loss incurred: The insurance company reimbursed him for his losses in the fire.
- convert — If you convert a vehicle or piece of equipment, you change it so that it can use a different fuel.
- repay — to pay back or refund, as money.
- quit — to stop, cease, or discontinue: She quit what she was doing to help me paint the house.
- satisfy — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
Antonyms for liquidate
verb liquidate
- remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- owe — to be under obligation to pay or repay: to owe money to the bank; to owe the bank interest on a mortgage.
- construct — to draw (a line, angle, or figure) so that certain requirements are satisfied
- create — To create something means to cause it to happen or exist.
- take — to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action: to take a cigarette out of a box; to take a pen and begin to write.
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