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Meaning of Deprive
to take something away from someone or something
Definitions
- To take something away from someone or something, especially something that is wanted or needed
- * To prevent someone or something from having or doing something
Etymology of Deprive
The word "deprive" comes from the Old French word "depriver", which is derived from the Latin words "de" (meaning "from" or "away") and "privare" (meaning "to take away" or "to rob")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to mean "to take away" or "to remove"
Example Uses
- The company was deprived of its license due to non-compliance with regulations
- * She was deprived of her freedom when she was arrested and put in jail
- * The city was deprived of its main source of income when the factory closed down