extirpate in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
To extirpate means to completely remove or eradicate something, especially an undesirable element or species, from a specific area or system.
Crossword clues for extirpate
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "extirpate".
- To completely eliminate a problem or unwanted element.
- To root out and destroy something undesirable.
- To eradicate a species from its natural habitat.
- To remove entirely from a specific area or system.
- To pull up by the roots and get rid of.
Extirpate sentence examples
- The conservation team worked tirelessly to extirpate the invasive species from the fragile ecosystem.
- In an effort to extirpate corruption within the organization, new policies were implemented.
- The government launched a campaign to extirpate poverty in the marginalized communities.
- Doctors are determined to extirpate the tumor before it spreads to other parts of the body.
- Her research aims to extirpate misconceptions about the effects of climate change on local wildlife.