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- [suh-pres]
- /səˈprɛs/
- /səˈpres/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh-pres]
- /səˈprɛs/
Definitions of suppresses word
- verb with object suppresses to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.): to suppress the Communist and certain left-leaning parties. 1
- verb with object suppresses to do away with by or as by authority; abolish; stop (a practice, custom, etc.). 1
- verb with object suppresses to keep in or repress (a feeling, smile, groan, etc.). 1
- verb with object suppresses to withhold from disclosure or publication (truth, evidence, a book, names, etc.). 1
- verb with object suppresses to stop or arrest (a flow, hemorrhage, cough, etc.). 1
- verb with object suppresses to vanquish or subdue (a revolt, rebellion, etc.); quell; crush. 1
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Origin of suppresses
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English suppressen < Latin suppressus (past participle of supprimere to press down), equivalent to sup- sup- + pressus (see press1)
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Parts of speech for Suppresses
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
suppresses popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
suppresses usage trend in Literature
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