depilate Definition
- 1to remove hair from the body, especially by using a chemical or a special cream
- 2to make something bare or smooth by removing unwanted coverings
Using depilate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "depilate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She depilates her legs every week.
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The athlete depilated his entire body before the competition.
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The furniture was depilated to reveal its natural wood grain.
depilate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with depilate
a cream that is used to remove hair from the body
Example
She prefers to use depilatory cream instead of waxing.
a cosmetic treatment that removes hair from the body
Example
She went to the spa for a depilation treatment.
depilation strip
a strip of material used to remove hair from the body
Example
She used a depilation strip to remove the hair from her upper lip.
Origins of depilate
from Latin 'depilatus', past participle of 'depilare', meaning 'to pluck out hair'
Summary: depilate in Brief
'Depilate' [dep-uh-leyt] is a verb that means to remove hair from the body using a chemical or special cream. It can also mean to make something bare or smooth by removing unwanted coverings. Examples include 'She depilates her legs every week' and 'The furniture was depilated to reveal its natural wood grain.' Other related terms are 'depilatory cream,' 'depilation treatment,' and 'depilation strip.'
