Today’s word of the day is ‘Acquit‘ Let us understand more about this word.
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What is this word’s grammar?
The word is a verb, i.e., it demonstrates an action or an occurrence.
Does the word have a past tense? What is it?
Yes, the past form of the word is acquitted.
1. Announce removal of blame
2. Declare not guilty
3. Let off the hook
4. Wipe off
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Baree karana
2. Spanish – Absolver
3. French – Acquitter
4. Mandarin – Kāishì
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. Most Republican senators have plainly decided to acquit the ex-president no matter what.
2. Webster was acquitted even though he was charged with second-degree felony assault.
3. Chances for a conviction are low, as a majority of GOP senators have already indicated that they intend to acquit the former president.
4. He faced no further legal action for his crimes and was acquitted.
5. He acquitted himself nicely against the wings.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
absolve, clear, discharge, exonerate, free, let go, vindicate, deliver, exculpate, excuse, liberate, release, relieve, whitewash, blink at, disculpate etc.
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
accuse, blame, charge, condemn, convict, hold, incarcerate, incriminate, punish, sentence, keep, limit, restrain, censure, damn, denounce, doom etc.
Quotation:
There have been plenty of Republican efforts to go to the extreme scandal zone. Impeaching Bill Clinton was a classic example. Fortunately, the Senate had enough sense to acquit Clinton, and the American people were behind him in huge numbers.
Bob Beckel
Social Example:
https://twitter.com/CREWcrew/status/1368441397557215232
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