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removes

Pronunciation: [rɪˈmuːvz]

Word

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to take something away from a place. When someone removes something, they are picking it up and putting it somewhere else or getting rid of it.

Example

She removes the dishes from the table after dinner.

Example

He does not remove his shoes when entering the house.

Example

Can you remove the trash from the kitchen, please?

Context: “social situation”

(verb) to stop someone from being involved in something. If someone removes another person from a group, it means that the second person is no longer allowed to be part of it.

Example

The teacher removes the disruptive student from the classroom.

Example

They will not remove anyone else from the project team.

Example

Why did they remove him from the project?

Context: “emotional process”

(verb) to get rid of feelings or thoughts. When someone removes their worries or doubts, they are trying to feel better by letting those feelings go.

Example

She removes her fears by talking to her friends.

Example

He cannot remove his worries about the exam.

Example

How can you remove negative thoughts from your mind?

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