CEFR C1

evict

verb

Meaning

To legally force a person or business to leave a property they are occupying.

Examples

The court granted the homeowner the right to evict the squatters from the premises.
Many families were evicted from their homes during the economic crisis.

Synonyms: remove, expel, oust, dispossess

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evict (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈvɪkt/

Definition

To legally force a person or business to leave a property they are occupying.

Examples

The court granted the homeowner the right to evict the squatters from the premises.
Many families were evicted from their homes during the economic crisis.
If you violate the terms of your lease, the landlord reserves the right to evict you.

How to Use evict

evict someone from [place] (prepositional phrase): The standard structure for identifying the person and the location. — "The bank moved to evict the family from their home."
be evicted for [reason] (prepositional phrase): Used in passive voice to explain the cause of the action. — "He was evicted for failing to pay the rent on time."

Synonyms of evict

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