Evacuate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /i-ˈva-kyə-ˌwāt/ evac·u·ate

Meaning & Definition of Evacuate

Evacuate (verb)

  1. to remove the contents of, empty
  2. to discharge from the body as waste, void
  3. to remove something (such as gas or water) from especially by pumping

Evacuate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to remove the contents of

    "evacuate the cupboards completely before spraying the insecticide"

    similar: clear, empty, vacate, void
    related: deplete, drain, eliminate, exhaust, waste, bleed, draw (off), clean, flush, purge, scour, sweep
    opposite: fill, load

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Evacuate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Evacuate:

clear, empty, vacate, void

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Evacuate

Words with the opposite meaning of Evacuate:

fill, load

Related Words for Evacuate

deplete, drain, eliminate, exhaust, waste, bleed, draw (off), clean, flush, purge, scour, sweep

Word Forms of Evacuate

Inflections: evacuated, evacuating

Derived words: evacuative (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Evacuate

Middle English, to draw off morbid humors, from Latin evacuatus, past participle of evacuare to empty, from e- + vacuus empty

First known use: 15th centuryt

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Frequently Asked Questions about Evacuate

What does "Evacuate" mean?

"Evacuate" means to remove the contents of, empty. As a verb, it is defined as: to remove the contents of, empty.

What is another word for "Evacuate"?

Other words for "Evacuate" include clear, empty, vacate and void. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Evacuate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Evacuate"?

There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Evacuate". Common alternatives include clear, empty, vacate and void.

What is the opposite of "Evacuate"?

Antonyms of "Evacuate" include fill and load.

How do you use "Evacuate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Evacuate" in a sentence: "evacuate the cupboards completely before spraying the insecticide".

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

"Evacuate" is a verb.

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

As a C1-level word, "Evacuate" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Evacuate"?

"Evacuate" is pronounced /i-ˈva-kyə-ˌwāt/ and divided into syllables as evac·u·ate.