Dilapidate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈlæp.ɪ.deɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dilapidate is a verb meaning (transitive) To cause to become ruined or put into disrepair.
Meaning
(transitive) To cause to become ruined or put into disrepair.
More Meanings
- (transitive, figurative) To squander or waste.
- (intransitive, archaic) To fall into ruin or disuse.
- (archaic, obsolete) dilapidated
Example Sentences
The patrimony of the bishopric of Oxon was much dilapidated.
If the bishop, parson, or vicar, etc., dilapidates the buildings, or cuts down the timber of the patrimony[…]
Word Forms
- dilapidates
- dilapidating
- dilapidated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wreck, dilacerate, destroy, ruinate, decay, disrepair.
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