The volunteer will render assistance to the patients at the hospital.
synonyms
providesupplygive
word origin — from Old French 'rendre' meaning 'to give back' or 'to yield', from Latin 'reddere' meaning 'to give back'
render, decry, divest, jibe, elude: meanings and examples
Learn these 5 words from Proficient Plus set 29. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.
render · verb/ˈrɛndər/
to provide or give a service or reply
The volunteer will render assistance to the patients at the hospital.
Synonyms: provide, supply, give
Origin: from Old French 'rendre' meaning 'to give back' or 'to yield', from Latin 'reddere' meaning 'to give back'
decry · verb/dɪˈkraɪ/
to publicly criticize or denounce something
Many people decry the use of plastic bags because they hurt the environment.
Synonyms: denounce, criticize, condemn
Origin: from Old French 'decrier', which comes from 'de-' meaning 'down' and 'crier' meaning 'to cry' or 'to shout'
divest · verb/dɪˈvɛst/
to deprive or strip of authority, possession, or rights
The company decided to divest its assets to pay off its debts.
Synonyms: strip, remove, take away
Origin: The word 'divest' comes from the Latin word 'divestire', which means 'to unclothe' or 'to strip off'.
jibe · verb/dʒaɪb/
to make a mocking or insulting remark
When he tripped on stage, some people couldn't help but jibe at him about it.
Synonyms: mock, tease, taunt
Origin: The word 'jibe' comes from the late 19th century, originally meaning a taunt or a mocking remark. It is likely derived from the word 'gibe', which means to jeer or scoff.
elude · verb/ɪˈluːd/
to evade or escape from something typically in a skillful or cunning way
The thief managed to elude the police by hiding in a dark alley.
Synonyms: avoid, evade, escape
Origin: from Latin 'eludere', which means 'to evade or escape' (e- 'out' + ludere 'to play').