CEFR B2

negate

verb

Meaning

To make something ineffective or invalid; to deny the truth or existence of something.

Examples

His argument was designed to negate the opposition's claims.
The rain seemed to negate all our efforts to have a picnic.

Synonyms: cancel, nullify, invalidate, disprove, repudiate

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negate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /nɪˈɡeɪt/

Definition

To make something ineffective or invalid; to deny the truth or existence of something.

Examples

His argument was designed to negate the opposition's claims.
The rain seemed to negate all our efforts to have a picnic.
She tried to negate the impact of the criticism by offering a swift apology.

How to Use negate

negate something (prepositional phrase): To make something ineffective or invalid. — "The sudden storm negated our plans for an outdoor wedding."
negate the need for (collocation): To make something unnecessary. — "Automation can negate the need for human intervention in certain tasks."
negate the possibility of (collocation): To prevent something from happening. — "The strict safety protocols helped to negate the possibility of an accident."

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