eliminate (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

Definition

To completely remove or get rid of something or someone.

Examples

• The goal is to eliminate poverty and hunger worldwide.

• Scientists are working to eliminate the virus from the population.

• The company decided to eliminate unnecessary costs to improve profitability.

How to Use eliminate

eliminate something (prepositional phrase)

To remove a specific thing. — "We must eliminate the possibility of error."

eliminate someone from something (prepositional phrase)

To remove a person from a group or competition. — "The injury eliminated him from the race."

Synonyms of eliminate

Words with a similar meaning to eliminate:

• remove
• delete
• eradicate
• abolish

Antonyms of eliminate

Words with the opposite meaning to eliminate:

• introduce
• retain

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