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expropriate

verb

/ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

Meaning

To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.

The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.

seize, confiscate, appropriate, requisition, take

return, restore, give

expropriate land, expropriate property, government expropriation

to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling

to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration

Plan or coordinate the elements of a situation to produce a desired effect.

to give out a bright light or glow

to sit on and control the movement of something, typically a vehicle or animal