crucify (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/
Definition
crucify means to execute (a person) by nailing to a cross. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
After his public gaffe, he was crucified in the media.
West Ham beat Manchester City five nil - they crucified them!
The lesson showed how to crucify in a natural sentence.
How to Use crucify
- to crucify (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to crucify."
- crucify in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how crucify works in context."
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