verb
Uncommon
revoke
rih-VOHK
Revoke (verb) means to officially cancel or withdraw something, such as a license, law, or permission. Example: “His driving licence was revoked after the third offence.”
verb
1
To officially cancel or withdraw something, such as a license, law, or permission.
"His driving licence was revoked after the third offence."
"The government revoked the company's operating permit."
How to use revoke
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo officially take back or cancel something that was granted.
Common pairings
revoke a licence
revoke a visa
revoke citizenship
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Word forms
- Plural
- revokes
- Third person singular
- revokes
- Past tense
- revoked
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His driving licence was _____ after the third offence.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French révoquer, from Latin revocare, "to call back" — re- plus voco, "to call".
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What does “revoke” mean?
The word “revoke” means to officially cancel or withdraw something, such as a license, law, or permission. In plain terms, to officially take back or cancel something that was granted.
How do you pronounce “revoke”?
“Revoke” is pronounced rih-VOHK (/ɹɪˈvoʊk/ in IPA).
How do you use “revoke” in a sentence?
Here is “revoke” used in a sentence: “His driving licence was revoked after the third offence.”
What part of speech is “revoke”?
“Revoke” is a verb.
Where does the word “revoke” come from?
The word “revoke” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Middle French révoquer, from Latin revocare, "to call back" — re- plus voco, "to call".
Is “revoke” a common word?
“Revoke” is an uncommon word in modern English.
