If you find it difficult to decide, it's helpful to eliminate the choices you are certain you don't want.
synonyms
removeeradicate put an end towipe out
word origin — mid 16th century (in the sense ‘drive out’): from Latin eliminat- ‘turned out of doors’, from the verb eliminare, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + limen, limin- ‘threshold’
Upper-Intermediate — Set 28
Set 28 of Upper-Intermediate covers 5 words: eliminate, target, project, initiate, emphasize. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
eliminate · verb/əˈlɪməˌneɪt/
to get rid of something that is unwanted
If you find it difficult to decide, it's helpful to eliminate the choices you are certain you don't want.
Synonyms: remove, eradicate , put an end to, wipe out
Origin: mid 16th century (in the sense ‘drive out’): from Latin eliminat- ‘turned out of doors’, from the verb eliminare, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + limen, limin- ‘threshold’
target · verb/ˈtɑrɡət/
to focus on or aim at something or someone
Certain websites pose significant dangers, particularly because they specifically target young individuals.
Synonyms: aim for, direct
Origin: late Middle English (in target): diminutive of targe. The verb dates from the early 17th century
project · verb/ˈprɑˌdʒɛk(t)/
to make predictions or estimations for the future
Demographers at the United Nations project that the global population will reach 9.6 billion by 2050.
Synonyms: expect, predict, estimate, forecast
Origin: late Middle English (in the sense ‘preliminary design, tabulated statement’): from Latin projectum ‘something prominent’, neuter past participle of proicere ‘throw forth’, from pro- ‘forth’ + jacere ‘to throw’. Early senses of the verb were ‘plan’ and ‘cause to move forward’
initiate · verb/ɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪt/
to begin; start
She decided to initiate the project by setting up the first meeting with the team to discuss its objectives and timeline.
Synonyms: start off, launch, commence
Origin: mid 16th century (in initiate): from Latin initiat- ‘begun’, from the verb initiare, from initium ‘beginning’
emphasize · verb/ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/
to say that something is very important
If you want to emphasize a word and make it more visible , you can change its color and make it bold.
Synonyms: stress, draw attention to, highlight, underline