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DILAPIDATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Dilapidate.

How to pronounce dilapidate:

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Dilapidate - as a verb

Bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin by neglect or misuse

Fall into decay or ruin

Example: "The unoccupied house started to decay"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crumbledecay
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The old house has been left to dilapidate over the years."
"Neglect and lack of maintenance have caused the building to dilapidate."
"The abandoned factory slowly dilapidates with each passing year."
"The government should not let historical landmarks dilapidate."
"The storm's force was so strong that it started to dilapidate some of the structures."
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Word Game Points

Is DILAPIDATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dilapidate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DILAPIDATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DILAPIDATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dilapidate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DILAPIDATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DILAPIDATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dilapidate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DILAPIDATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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