remove

/ɹɪmˈuːv/

/ɹiˈmuv/

[verb] [noun]

to remove

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to get rid of something, often by throwing it away or selling it

synonyms : get rid of

kill intentionally and with premeditation

synonyms : bump off

to take off an item of clothing, glasses, etc.

to take someone or something away from a position

synonyms : take

take away

withdraw

4.1

remove from a position or an office

4.2

get rid of something abstract

synonyms : take away

go away or leave

synonyms : absent

shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes

synonyms : transfer

cause to leave

synonyms : move out

take out

Remove

[NOUN]

degree of figurative distance or separation

Examples

1. With a sharp knife, the chef expertly removed the gristle from the pork chops.

2. The gardener had to remove the dead plants from the garden.

3. Fast food chains removed pink slime from their menus to regain trust.

4. The baker skillfully removed the stone from the apricot, preparing it for a delicious pie.

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