Eliminate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /i-ˈli-mə-ˌnāt/ elim·i·nate

Meaning & Definition of Eliminate

Eliminate (verb)

  1. to put an end to or get rid of, remove
  2. to remove from consideration
  3. to remove from further competition by defeating

Eliminate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

    "the stiff entry fee is intended to eliminate less-than-serious competitors"

    similar: ban, bar, close out, count (out), debar, except, exclude, freeze out, rule out, shut out, close one's doors to
    related: blackball, blacklist, excommunicate, ostracize, banish, deport, exile, expel, oust, throw out, obviate, preclude, prevent, prohibit, block, hinder, impede, obstruct, cease, discontinue, halt, suspend, deter, stave off, ward (off), check off, disregard, comb (out), weed (out)
    opposite: admit, include
    near: accept, embrace, entertain, receive, take in, welcome, unban

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Eliminate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Eliminate:

ban, bar, close out, count (out), debar, except, exclude, freeze out, rule out, shut out, close one's doors to

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Eliminate

Words with the opposite meaning of Eliminate:

admit, include

Related Words for Eliminate

blackball, blacklist, excommunicate, ostracize, banish, deport, exile, expel, oust, throw out, obviate, preclude, prevent, prohibit, block, hinder, impede, obstruct, cease, discontinue, halt, suspend, deter, stave off, ward (off), check off, disregard, comb (out), weed (out)

Near Antonyms of Eliminate

accept, embrace, entertain, receive, take in, welcome, unban

Word Forms of Eliminate

Inflections: eliminated, eliminating

Derived words: eliminative (adjective), eliminator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Eliminate

Latin eliminatus, past participle of eliminare, from e- + limin-, limen threshold

First known use: 1628t

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eliminate

What does "Eliminate" mean?

"Eliminate" means to put an end to or get rid of, remove. As a verb, it is defined as: to put an end to or get rid of, remove.

What is another word for "Eliminate"?

Other words for "Eliminate" include ban, bar, close out, count (out), debar, except, exclude and freeze out. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Eliminate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Eliminate"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Eliminate". Common alternatives include ban, bar, close out, count (out), debar, except, exclude, freeze out, rule out and shut out.

What is the opposite of "Eliminate"?

Antonyms of "Eliminate" include admit and include. Near antonyms include accept, embrace, entertain and receive.

How do you use "Eliminate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Eliminate" in a sentence: "the stiff entry fee is intended to eliminate less-than-serious competitors".

Is "Eliminate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Eliminate" is a verb.

Is "Eliminate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Eliminate"?

"Eliminate" is pronounced /i-ˈli-mə-ˌnāt/ and divided into syllables as elim·i·nate.