expropriate

Phonetic Respelling: [ eks-proh-pree-eyt ]

Definition:

v. to take ownership or control of something by right of one's authority

Sentence:

The state will expropriate acreage for the new interstate.

More example sentences:

The state will expropriate acreage for the new interstate.

Hear it

Synonyms:

seize; take over; commandeer; confiscate

Antonyms:

return; release

How many syllables in expropriate?

4 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide expropriate into syllables:

ex-pro-pri-ate

Expropriate rhymes:

Four Syllable Rhymes
- appropriate
- expropriate
Five Syllable Rhymes
- misappropriate

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