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eradicate

[ɪˈrædɪkeɪt]

eradicate Definition

to completely destroy or get rid of something, especially something bad.

Using eradicate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "eradicate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The government is determined to eradicate poverty in the country.

  • Example

    The disease has been eradicated from most parts of the world.

  • Example

    We need to eradicate racism from our society.

eradicate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for eradicate

Antonyms for eradicate

Phrases with eradicate

  • to solve or eliminate a problem completely

    Example

    We need to work together to eradicate this problem.

  • to completely eliminate a disease from a population

    Example

    Vaccines have helped to eradicate many deadly diseases.

  • eradicate poverty

    to completely eliminate poverty from a society or region

    Example

    The government's goal is to eradicate poverty in the country within the next decade.

Origins of eradicate

from Latin 'eradicatus', meaning 'uprooted'

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Summary: eradicate in Brief

'Eradicate' [ɪˈrædɪkeɪt] means to completely destroy or get rid of something, especially something bad. It is often used in the context of eliminating problems, diseases, or social issues. For example, 'The government is determined to eradicate poverty in the country.' 'Eradicate' is a formal word that can be replaced with 'eliminate' or 'remove.'

How do native speakers use this expression?