What does deprive mean?
Deprive means (transitive) Used with “of”, to take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something..
Deprive
/dɪˈpɹaɪv/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) Used with “of”, to take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) Used with “of”, to take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.
- (transitive) To degrade (a clergyman) from office.
- (transitive) To bereave.
Example Sentences
"By means of the Golden Cap I shall command the Winged Monkeys to carry you to the gates of the Emerald City," said Glinda, "for it would be a shame to deprive the people of so wonderful a ruler."
If we had been deprived of it, the most serious consequence would be that we'd be deprived of philosophy.
Synonyms for deprive
Antonyms for deprive
Related Words
Word Forms
- deprives
- depriving
- deprived
- depryve
- deprieve
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for deprive?
Common synonyms include bereave, impoverish, shear, rob.
What is the opposite of deprive?
Possible antonyms include enrich.
How do you use deprive in a sentence?
"By means of the Golden Cap I shall command the Winged Monkeys to carry you to the gates of the Emerald City," said Glinda, "for it would be a shame to deprive the people of so wonderful a ruler."
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