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dilapidate

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlapɪdeɪt/

Definition of dilapidate

verb

[with object] archaic
  • cause (something) to fall into disrepair or ruin: a ruined Chappell, built by the Spaniard, and dilapidated by the Dutch

Origin:

early 16th century (in the sense 'waste, squander'): from Latin dilapidat- 'demolished, squandered', from the verb dilapidare, literally 'scatter as if throwing stones', from di- 'apart, abroad'+ lapis, lapid- 'stone'

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