extract — to remove or take out, especially by effort or force
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove or take out, especially by effort or force
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstrækt/
Korean meaning: 추출하다, 뽑아내다
Korean pronunciation: 익-스트랙트 (강세: 스트랙트)
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to extract the truth about my bad grades, but I kept changing the subject to pizza.
- Scientists extract DNA from ancient fossils to study evolution.
- The detective managed to extract a confession from the suspect using nothing but terrible dad jokes.
extract
VERB//ɪkˈstrækt//
to remove or take out, especially by effort or force
A person extracts fresh orange juice using a manual citrus juicer
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Extract the core, watch it attract, even the contract!
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Origin
From Latin 'extractus', the past participle of 'extrahere', which combines 'ex-' (out) and 'trahere' (to draw or pull). The word entered English in the 15th century through French and Latin sources.
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“My mom tried to extract the truth about my bad grades, but I kept changing the subject to pizza.”
“Scientists extract DNA from ancient fossils to study evolution.”
“The detective managed to extract a confession from the suspect using nothing but terrible dad jokes.”
“This face mask contains cucumber extract for smooth skin.”
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