verb
dilapidate
Dilapidate (verb) means to cause to become ruined or put into disrepair.
verb
1
To cause to become ruined or put into disrepair.
2
To squander or waste.
3
To fall into ruin or disuse.
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Etymology
From Latin dilapidō (“to scatter, consume, throw away”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix), from dis- (“asunder”) + lapidō (“to stone”), from lapis (“stone”). Compare French dilapider.
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What is the meaning of dilapidate?
"dilapidate" (verb) means to cause to become ruined or put into disrepair.
What are the different meanings of dilapidate?
"dilapidate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To cause to become ruined or put into disrepair; 2. To squander or waste; 3. To fall into ruin or disuse.