evacuate
2 synonyms and 3 antonyms for evacuate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To leave a dangerous place, or move people out of one, for their safety.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To leave a dangerous place, or move people out of one, for their safety.
“Residents were told to evacuate before the hurricane made landfall.”
Opposites
2. verb
To empty something out completely, including creating a vacuum.
“Engineers evacuated the chamber before running the test.”
Opposites
How to use evacuate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
evacuate the building
evacuate residents
ordered to evacuate
Etymology
From Latin ēvacuō, "to empty out" — first used in English around 1526.
Full origin of evacuate →Frequently asked questions
What does “evacuate” mean?
The word “evacuate” means to leave a dangerous place, or move people out of one, for their safety. In plain terms, to clear people out of a dangerous area, or to empty something out.
How do you pronounce “evacuate”?
“Evacuate” is pronounced ih-VAK-yoo-ayt (/ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “evacuate” in a sentence?
Here is “evacuate” used in a sentence: “Residents were told to evacuate before the hurricane made landfall.”
What part of speech is “evacuate”?
“Evacuate” is a verb.
Where does the word “evacuate” come from?
The word “evacuate” dates back to around 1526 and comes from Latin. From Latin ēvacuō, "to empty out" — first used in English around 1526.
Is “evacuate” a common word?
“Evacuate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “evacuate” have?
“Evacuate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to leave a dangerous place, or move people out of one, for their safety.
