remove
|re-move|
B1
/rɪˈmuːv/
take away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'remove' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'removere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'movere' meant 'to move.'
Historical Evolution
'removere' transformed into the Old French word 'removoir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'remove' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move back or away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to take away or eliminate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a degree of remoteness or separation.
He is a remove from the main decision-making process.
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Verb 1
to take something away from a place.
Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35