Expropriate

Pronunciation: /ɛksˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

Definitions of expropriate

verb to take away or confiscate (property) from its owner, typically for public use or benefit

Example Sentences

A1 The government can expropriate land for public use.

A2 The company was forced to expropriate the building due to financial issues.

B1 The law allows the government to expropriate private property for public projects.

B2 The city council voted to expropriate the abandoned factory and turn it into a community center.

C1 The dictator used his power to expropriate businesses and control the economy.

C2 The wealthy landowner was accused of using his influence to expropriate land from local farmers.

Examples of expropriate in a Sentence

formal The government has the power to expropriate private property for public use.

informal The city council might expropriate that old building for a new park.

slang They can't just expropriate my stuff like that!

figurative The artist was able to expropriate elements from different styles to create a unique masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of expropriate

• past tense: expropriated
• plural: expropriates
• comparative: more expropriated
• superlative: most expropriated
• present tense: expropriate
• future tense: will expropriate
• perfect tense: has expropriated
• continuous tense: is expropriating
• singular: expropriate
• positive degree: expropriate
• infinitive: to expropriate
• gerund: expropriating
• participle: expropriating

Origin and Evolution of expropriate

First Known Use: 1425 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'expropriate' originated from the Latin word 'expropriare', which is a combination of 'ex' meaning 'out of' and 'propriare' meaning 'to appropriate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'expropriate' has evolved to refer to the act of taking someone's property for public use or benefit, often with compensation, or to deprive someone of their property rights.