CEFR C1

adrogate

verb

Meaning

To claim or take for oneself, especially in an arrogant or unwarranted manner; to arrogate.

Examples

He seemed to adrogate the authority that was not his to wield.
She didn't mean to adrogate the entire project, but no one else was taking charge.

Synonyms: claim, assume, usurp, arrogate

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adrogate (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: ˈæd.rə.ɡeɪt

Definition

To claim or take for oneself, especially in an arrogant or unwarranted manner; to arrogate.

Examples

He seemed to adrogate the authority that was not his to wield.
She didn't mean to adrogate the entire project, but no one else was taking charge.

How to Use adrogate

adrogate something (verb): To claim or take a possession or right for oneself. — "He tried to adrogate the leadership role without any prior experience."
adrogate to oneself (verb): To claim something for oneself, often implying arrogance. — "The manager adrogated all the credit for the team's success to himself."

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