How Do You Spell ENDANGER?

Pronunciation: [ɛndˈe͡ɪnd͡ʒə] (IPA)

The word "endanger" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /ɛnˈdeɪndʒər/. This word means to put something or someone in danger or peril. The word "endanger" is derived from the Middle English word "endangeren" which means "to bring (someone) into peril". It is composed of the prefix "en-", meaning to make or put into a certain state, and the Old French word "danger" which means "a risk or hazard that can cause harm". The correct spelling of "endanger" is crucial for clear and effective communication.

ENDANGER Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "endanger" refers to the act or process of putting someone or something at risk or in a dangerous situation. It can be used either as a verb or as an adjective, and it denotes the potential harm or threat imposed upon a person, group, or thing. It signifies the exposure to potential danger or jeopardy, either intentionally or unintentionally, resulting in a hazardous or risky circumstance.

    When employed as a verb, "endanger" means to expose someone or something to potential harm, peril, or jeopardy. It signifies engaging in activities or behaviors that have the potential to cause danger, harm, or damage, thus putting the safety, security, or existence of the individual, group, or object in question at risk. This may involve actions such as ignoring safety protocols, participating in risky behaviors, or failing to take adequate precautionary measures.

    As an adjective, "endangered" describes a state or condition wherein someone or something is at risk of harm, injury, or extinction. This term is often used in the context of endangered species, referring to plant or animal species that face a significant risk of extinction due to various factors such as habitat destruction, pollution, or overhunting. In this context, it highlights the vulnerability and precariousness of certain species, alerting to the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect and preserve them from further harm or potential extinction.

  2. To put in hazard; to peril; to expose to injury or loss.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ENDANGER

The word endanger derives from the Old French verb en dangier, which means put in danger or expose to risk. It was formed by combining the prefix en (meaning to cause to) with the noun danger. The Old French term itself came from the Vulgar Latin dominiare, meaning to be under power or to be in peril. Over time, en dangier evolved into the Middle English term endangeren, and eventually became the modern English word endanger.

Similar spelling words for ENDANGER

Conjugate verb Endanger

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have endangered
you would have endangered
he/she/it would have endangered
we would have endangered
they would have endangered
I would have endanger
you would have endanger
he/she/it would have endanger
we would have endanger
they would have endanger

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been endangering
you would have been endangering
he/she/it would have been endangering
we would have been endangering
they would have been endangering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would endanger
you would endanger
he/she/it would endanger
we would endanger
they would endanger

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be endangering
you would be endangering
he/she/it would be endangering
we would be endangering
they would be endangering

FUTURE

I will endanger
you will endanger
he/she/it will endanger
we will endanger
they will endanger

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be endangering
you will be endangering
he/she/it will be endangering
we will be endangering
they will be endangering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have endangered
you will have endangered
he/she/it will have endangered
we will have endangered
they will have endangered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been endangering
you will have been endangering
he/she/it will have been endangering
we will have been endangering
they will have been endangering

IMPERATIVE

you endanger
we let´s endanger

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to endanger

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was endangering
you were endangering
he/she/it was endangering
we were endangering
they were endangering

PAST PARTICIPLE

endangered

PAST PERFECT

I had endangered
you had endangered
he/she/it had endangered
we had endangered
they had endangered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been endangering
you had been endangering
he/she/it had been endangering
we had been endangering
they had been endangering

PRESENT

I endanger
you endanger
he/she/it endangers
we endanger
they endanger

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am endangering
you are endangering
he/she/it is endangering
we are endangering
they are endangering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

endangering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have endangered
you have endangered
he/she/it has endangered
we have endangered
they have endangered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been endangering
you have been endangering
he/she/it has been endangering
we have been endangering
they have been endangering

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it endanger

SIMPLE PAST

I endangered
you endangered
he/she/it endangered
we endangered
they endangered

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