vacate
13 synonyms and 4 antonyms for vacate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To leave a property, room, or position, making it available for someone else.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use vacate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
vacate the premises
vacate a judgment
vacate the position
Etymology
From Latin vacare ("to be empty, to be unoccupied"); the legal sense of "annul" came first in English, with "move out of" developing later.
Full origin of vacate →Frequently asked questions
What does “vacate” mean?
The word “vacate” means to leave a property, room, or position, making it available for someone else. In plain terms, to leave a place or position so it becomes empty/available, or (in law) to cancel a ruling.
How do you pronounce “vacate”?
“Vacate” is pronounced vay-KAYT (/veɪˈkeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “vacate” in a sentence?
Here is “vacate” used in a sentence: “Guests must vacate their rooms by 11am.”
What part of speech is “vacate”?
“Vacate” is a verb.
Where does the word “vacate” come from?
The word “vacate” comes from Latin. From Latin vacare ("to be empty, to be unoccupied"); the legal sense of "annul" came first in English, with "move out of" developing later.
How many meanings does “vacate” have?
“Vacate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to leave a property, room, or position, making it available for someone else.
