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to extirpate
01
to completely destroy or remove something
Transitive: to extirpate sth
Examples
Conservationists are working to extirpate the invasive plant species threatening the native flora.
02
to remove something completely by pulling it out from its root
Transitive: to extirpate a plant
Examples
The gardener carefully extirpated the weeds to prevent them from growing back.
03
to remove something from the body through a surgical procedure
Transitive: to extirpate a bodily tissue
Examples
The surgeon had to extirpate the tumor to prevent it from spreading further.
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