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bury in Latin

bury in Latin is humō, sepeliō, tumulō — bury means to place a body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral.

bury in Latin

humō
verb
To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
sepeliō
verb
To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
tumulō
verb
To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
dēfodiō
verb
To place in the ground.
humō
verb
To place in the ground.
īnfodiō
verb
To place in the ground.
dēfodiō
verb
(often, figurative) To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.

What does "bury" mean?

  1. verb To place a body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral.
    "They buried her grandfather beside the old oak tree."
  2. verb To put something in the ground and cover it over.
    "The dog buried its bone in the garden."
  3. verb To hide or suppress a feeling, memory, or fact.
    "He tried to bury the memory of that difficult year."
  4. verb To put an end to something, such as a disagreement.
    "The two old rivals agreed to bury the hatchet."

bury in a sentence

  • They buried her grandfather beside the old oak tree.
  • The dog buried its bone in the garden.
  • He tried to bury the memory of that difficult year.
  • The scandal was quickly buried by the news cycle.

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What is "bury" in Latin?

"bury" in Latin is humō, sepeliō, tumulō. bury means: To place a body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral.

How do you use "bury" in a sentence?

Example: "They buried her grandfather beside the old oak tree." In Latin, "bury" is humō, sepeliō, tumulō.

Are there other ways to say "bury" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "bury": humō, sepeliō, tumulō, dēfodiō, īnfodiō.

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