Exhaust

Quick meaning: Exhaust is a verb meaning (transitive) To draw or let out wholly; to drain completely.

Meaning

(transitive) To draw or let out wholly; to drain completely.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To empty by drawing or letting out the contents.
2. (transitive, literally, figuratively) To use up; to deplete, drain or expend wholly, or use until the supply comes to an end.
3. (transitive) To tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy.
4. (transitive) To discuss thoroughly or completely.
5. (transitive, chemistry) To subject to the action of various solvents in order to remove all soluble substances or extractives.
6. (transitive) To expel (as exhaust).
7. (intransitive) To discharge or escape (as exhaust).

Example Sentences

to exhaust a well

to exhaust a treasury

to exhaust one's resources

to exhaust all possibilities

Word Forms

• exhausts
• exhausting
• exhausted

Synonyms for exhaust

Depending on context, synonyms include spend, consume, weary, tucker, sap, beat.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wipe out, tucker, tire, consume, run down, beat.

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