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evacuate

e·vac·u·ate

evacuate

pronunciation:: ih vaek yu eIt
features:: Word Parts

part of speech:	verb
inflections:	evacuates, evacuating, evacuated
definition 1:	to move or take away from a dangerous place. The police are evacuating people from the flood area. synonyms: remove similar words: dismiss, eject, evict, oust
definition 2:	to make (a place) empty of people for safety reasons. The area was evacuated before the attack. synonyms: leave, withdraw from similar words: empty, quit
definition 3:	to leave (one's own place) because of the risk of danger. The hurricane forced many people to evacuate their homes.
related words:	clear
derivation:	evacuator (n.)

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