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to extirpate
01
extirpar
to completely destroy or remove something
Transitive: to extirpate sth
Example
Conservationists are working to extirpate the invasive plant species threatening the native flora.
Los conservacionistas están trabajando para erradicar las especies de plantas invasoras que amenazan la flora nativa.
The government launched a campaign to extirpate corruption from its institutions.
El gobierno lanzó una campaña para erradicar la corrupción de sus instituciones.
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extirpar, eliminar completamente
to remove something completely by pulling it out from its root
Transitive: to extirpate a plant
Example
The gardener carefully extirpated the weeds to prevent them from growing back.
El jardinero extirpó cuidadosamente las malas hierbas para evitar que volvieran a crecer.
The invasive plant species was extirpated to protect the native vegetation.
La especie de planta invasora fue extirpada, eliminada completamente para proteger la vegetación nativa.
03
extirpar, suprimir
to remove something from the body through a surgical procedure
Transitive: to extirpate a bodily tissue
Example
The surgeon had to extirpate the tumor to prevent it from spreading further.
El cirujano tuvo que extirpar el tumor para evitar que se propagara más.
A small cyst was extirpated during the routine operation.
Se extirpó una pequeña quiste durante la operación de rutina.
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