deprive — to take something away from someone or prevent them from having something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take something away from someone or prevent them from having something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈpraɪv/
Example Sentences
- My roommate's snoring deprives me of a good night's sleep every night.
- The accident deprived him of his ability to walk.
- Don't deprive yourself of chocolate just because you're on a diet.
deprive
VERB[/dɪˈpraɪv/]
to take something away from someone or prevent them from having something
The thief deprives the traveler of his wallet.
Long nights without sleep deprive the mind of drive.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'depriver', derived from Latin 'deprivare', combining the prefix 'de-' (away, from) and 'privare' (to rob, bereave), which comes from 'privus' meaning private or separate.
Breakdown
de- (away, from) + priv (rob, bereave) + -e (verb ending) = deprive
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate's snoring deprives me of a good night's sleep every night.”
“The accident deprived him of his ability to walk.”
“Don't deprive yourself of chocolate just because you're on a diet.”
“The dictator deprived citizens of their basic human rights.”
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