depredate (B2)
verb
Definition
depredate means to ransack or plunder; to prey upon. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The lesson showed how to depredate in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will depredate before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to depredate.
How to Use depredate
- to depredate (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to depredate."
- depredate in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how depredate works in context."
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