verb
dilapidate
Dilapidate (verb) means to make something fall into ruin or disrepair.
verb
1
To make something fall into ruin or disrepair.
2
To spend money or use resources carelessly.
3
To become old and damaged through neglect.
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Etymology
Formed from Latin dilapidō (“to scatter, consume, throw away”) plus -ate, a verb-forming suffix. Dilapidō itself came from dis- (“asunder”) and lapidō (“to stone”), which derived from lapis (“stone”). Compare French dilapider.
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What is the meaning of dilapidate?
"dilapidate" (verb) means to make something fall into ruin or disrepair.
What is another word for dilapidate?
Other words for "dilapidate" include decay, crumble.
What is the opposite of dilapidate?
The opposite of "dilapidate" is restore.
What are the different meanings of dilapidate?
"dilapidate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make something fall into ruin or disrepair; 2. To spend money or use resources carelessly; 3. To become old and damaged through neglect.
