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dilapidate

verb

/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

Meaning

To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.

The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.

decay, deteriorate, crumble, ruin, collapse

restore, renovate, repair

dilapidate quickly, dilapidated house, dilapidating structure

To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.

to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

to make something known; to reveal information that was previously secret or hidden

To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.

To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.

to make sounds with your voice expressing happiness or amusement