CEFR A2

rob

verb

Meaning

To steal from a person or place, especially using force or threat.

Examples

The thieves planned to rob the jewelry store.
He was arrested for robbing a bank.

Synonyms: steal, pilfer, plunder, embezzle

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rob (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɒb/

Definition

To steal from a person or place, especially using force or threat.

Examples

The thieves planned to rob the jewelry store.
He was arrested for robbing a bank.
They were afraid to walk alone at night, fearing they might be robbed.

How to Use rob

rob of (prepositional phrase): To take something away from someone, often something important. — "The drought robbed the farmers of their crops."

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