expropriate
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To legally take property away from its owner, usually by government action, often for public use.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The government _____ the farmland to build the new highway."
Answer: expropriate
In your own words, what does "expropriate" mean?
To legally take property away from its owner, usually by government action, often for public use.
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