deprive ~ of ... — 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
- War deprived many children of their childhood.
- My mom deprived me of my phone after I failed the exam.
- The noise from construction work deprived the neighborhood of peace.
deprive ~ of ...
VERB[/dɪˈpraɪv/]
to take something away from someone or prevent them from having something
💡 Concept
to take something away from someone or prevent them from having something
🎵 Rhyme
Don't deprive it of light, let it thrive and come alive!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/dɪˈpraɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈpraɪv/
🌳Etymology
Prefixde--
Rootpriv
Suffix--e
🎵Rhyme
arrivedrivestrivethrivealive
arrive
drive
strive
thrive
alive
🔗Collocations
deprive of sleep
deprive of freedom
deprive of rights
deprive of opportunity
deprive of nutrition
be deprived of
📝Examples
“War deprived many children of their childhood.”
😄 Fun example
“My mom deprived me of my phone after I failed the exam.”
“The noise from construction work deprived the neighborhood of peace.”
😄 Fun example
“Don't deprive yourself of chocolate - life is too short!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
robstripdenydispossessbereave
Antonyms
providegrantgive
Related
depriveddeprivationprivateprivilege
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