Endanger

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈdeɪndʒər/

Definitions of endanger

verb to put someone or something at risk or in danger

Example Sentences

A1 Leaving the gate open can endanger the safety of the animals on the farm.

A2 Not wearing a seatbelt can endanger your life in a car accident.

B1 Using pesticides without proper protection can endanger the health of farmers.

B2 The construction of the new road may endanger the habitat of endangered species.

C1 The decision to cut down the rainforest will endanger the existence of many plant and animal species.

C2 The company's unethical practices could endanger the lives of thousands of people in the community.

Examples of endanger in a Sentence

formal The construction of the new road may endanger the habitat of several endangered species.

informal Leaving the gate open could endanger the safety of the livestock.

slang Texting while driving can seriously endanger your life.

figurative His reckless behavior could endanger his chances of getting a promotion.

Grammatical Forms of endanger

• past tense: endangered
• plural: endangers
• comparative: more endangered
• superlative: most endangered
• present tense: endanger
• future tense: will endanger
• perfect tense: has endangered
• continuous tense: is endangering
• singular: endanger
• positive degree: endanger
• infinitive: to endanger
• gerund: endangering
• participle: endangering

Origin and Evolution of endanger

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'endanger' originated from the combination of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to put into' and the word 'danger' meaning 'risk or peril'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'endanger' has remained consistent in its meaning of putting someone or something at risk or in peril since its first known use in 1880.