Canadian English Meaning of dilapidate

dilapidate

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Definitions and Meaning of dilapidate in English

Wordnet

dilapidate (v)

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

fall into decay or ruin

Webster

dilapidate (v. t.)

To bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin, by misuse or through neglect; to destroy the fairness and good condition of; -- said of a building.

To impair by waste and abuse; to squander.

Webster

dilapidate (v. i.)

To get out of repair; to fall into partial ruin; to become decayed; as, the church was suffered to dilapidate.

FAQs About the word dilapidate

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dilantin => dilantin, dilaniation => tearing, dilaniate => lacerate, dilaceration => laceration, dilacerating => lacerating,