liquidate
6 synonyms for liquidate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To convert assets into cash, often to pay off debts.
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How to use liquidate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
liquidate assets
liquidate a company
liquidate debt
Etymology
From Late Latin liquidatus ("made clear, liquid") plus the verb-forming suffix -ate. The "kill" sense entered English as a borrowed meaning from Russian likvidirovat.
Full origin of liquidate →Frequently asked questions
What does “liquidate” mean?
The word “liquidate” means to convert assets into cash, often to pay off debts. In plain terms, to turn assets into cash, to shut down a business formally, or (more grimly) to kill someone off.
How do you pronounce “liquidate”?
“Liquidate” is pronounced LIHK-wih-dayt (/ˈlɪkwəˌdeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “liquidate” in a sentence?
Here is “liquidate” used in a sentence: “The company liquidated its stock to cover the outstanding loan.”
What part of speech is “liquidate”?
“Liquidate” is a verb.
Where does the word “liquidate” come from?
The word “liquidate” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin liquidatus ("made clear, liquid") plus the verb-forming suffix -ate. The "kill" sense entered English as a borrowed meaning from Russian likvidirovat.
How many meanings does “liquidate” have?
“Liquidate” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to convert assets into cash, often to pay off debts.
Related words
illiquid
illiquidity
illiquidly
liquefy
liquid
liquidation
liquidity
liquidizer
liquify
liquor
nonliquidation
preliquidation
reliquidation
