/ekspulˈsaɾ/
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Translation
to expel, to throw out
Word origin
From Latin expulsare, frequentative of expellere, from ex- ('out') plus pellere ('to drive'). The same root gives English 'expel'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- expulsare
- English cognates
- expel, expulsion
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular (1st group)
Examples
.
The referee decided to send off the violent player.
conducta.
The school can expel a pupil for bad behaviour.
.
They are going to throw the intruders out of the building.
toxinas.
The body needs to expel the toxins.
¡ !
I will not let them throw me off the team!
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