adjective Uncommon
acquitted
uh-KWIH-tihd
Acquitted (adjective) means formally cleared of a criminal charge by a court. Example: “He was acquitted of all charges after the trial.”
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Formally cleared of a criminal charge by a court.
"He was acquitted of all charges after the trial."
How to Use Acquitted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFound not guilty in court.
Common pairings
acquitted of murder
fully acquitted
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What does “acquitted” mean?
The word “acquitted” means formally cleared of a criminal charge by a court. In plain terms, found not guilty in court.
How do you pronounce “acquitted”?
“Acquitted” is pronounced uh-KWIH-tihd (/əˈkwɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “acquitted” in a sentence?
Here is “acquitted” used in a sentence: “He was acquitted of all charges after the trial.”
What part of speech is “acquitted”?
“Acquitted” is an adjective.
Is “acquitted” a common word?
“Acquitted” is an uncommon word in modern English.