endanger (인-데인-저 (강세: 데인)) — to put someone or something at risk or in danger
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put someone or something at risk or in danger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/
Korean meaning: 위험에 빠뜨리다, 위태롭게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 인-데인-저 (강세: 데인)
Example Sentences
- His reckless driving endangers everyone on the highway.
- Mom says my messy room endangers the entire family's reputation.
- Climate change endangers polar bears' natural habitat.
endanger
VERB//ɪnˈdeɪndʒər//
to put someone or something at risk or in danger
Putting the forest at risk
The stranger's carelessness will endanger what the ranger protects!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'en-' (meaning 'to cause to be') combined with the word 'danger', which comes from Old French 'dangier' meaning 'power' or 'authority', derived from Latin 'dominium'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His reckless driving endangers everyone on the highway.”
“Mom says my messy room endangers the entire family's reputation.”
“Climate change endangers polar bears' natural habitat.”
“My cat's diet plan is endangered by my grandmother's constant treats.”
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