How Do You Spell EXPROPRIATE?

Pronunciation: [ɛkspɹˈɒpɹɪət] (IPA)

The word "expropriate" is spelled with the letters e-x-p-r-o-p-r-i-a-t-e. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced ɛksˈproʊprieɪt. This word means to take possession of someone's property, usually by government or authority. The first syllable "ex" is pronounced like "eks" and the second syllable "pro" rhymes with "grow". The final syllable is pronounced like "ate", which is common in many English words. Overall, the spelling of "expropriate" can be a challenge to remember, but it is an essential word in legal and political contexts.

EXPROPRIATE Meaning and Definition

1. Expropriate, as a verb, refers to the act of forcefully or legally taking possession or ownership of someone's property, assets, or rights. It involves the transfer of these assets or rights from their original owner to another party, generally the government or a public entity, often for the greater public good or social benefit.

   The process of expropriation is typically carried out through a legal action or legislative measure, by which the government acquires private property, without the consent of the owner, usually in exchange for appropriate compensation. The purpose of expropriation may vary, ranging from economic development initiatives, public infrastructure projects, land reforms, conservation efforts to nationalization of industries.

   Expropriation is often justified by the government as necessary for the overall welfare and progress of society, even if it results in some deprivation or infringement on individual property rights. The compensation offered to the dispossessed owner is expected to be fair and just, reflecting the market value of the expropriated assets or rights. However, disagreements over the adequacy of compensation can sometimes arise, leading to legal disputes.

   The concept of expropriation is closely related to eminent domain, which refers to the power of the state to take private property for public use, with compensation, as enshrined in many legal systems. While the act of expropriation may be controversial, it often plays a significant role in shaping the economic, social, and political landscape of a country.

Common Misspellings for EXPROPRIATE

• inpropriate
• wxpropriate
• sxpropriate
• dxpropriate
• expropiate
• expropriatte
• expropriete
• expropbate
• exprobiate
• Exproporate

Etymology of EXPROPRIATE

The word expropriate originated from the Latin term expropriare, which can be further broken down into two components: ex meaning out of or from and propriare meaning to appropriate or to make one's own. The Latin propriare is derived from proprius, meaning one's own or belonging to oneself. Therefore, expropriate can be understood as to take (property) out of one's ownership or possession.

Idioms with the word EXPROPRIATE

• expropriate The idiom "expropriate" means to take possession of someone's property or assets, usually by the government, against the will of the owner and often with compensation. It is typically done for public use, such as building roads, schools, or other infrastructure, or for reasons deemed in the public interest.

Similar spelling words for EXPROPRIATE

• expropriation,
• Exprobrate,
• expropriated.

Conjugate verb Expropriate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have expropriated

you would have expropriated

he/she/it would have expropriated

we would have expropriated

they would have expropriated

I would have expropriate

you would have expropriate

he/she/it would have expropriate

we would have expropriate

they would have expropriate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been expropriating

you would have been expropriating

he/she/it would have been expropriating

we would have been expropriating

they would have been expropriating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would expropriate

you would expropriate

he/she/it would expropriate

we would expropriate

they would expropriate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be expropriating

you would be expropriating

he/she/it would be expropriating

we would be expropriating

they would be expropriating

FUTURE

I will expropriate

you will expropriate

he/she/it will expropriate

we will expropriate

they will expropriate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be expropriating

you will be expropriating

he/she/it will be expropriating

we will be expropriating

they will be expropriating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have expropriated

you will have expropriated

he/she/it will have expropriated

we will have expropriated

they will have expropriated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been expropriating

you will have been expropriating

he/she/it will have been expropriating

we will have been expropriating

they will have been expropriating

IMPERATIVE

you expropriate

we let´s expropriate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to expropriate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was expropriating

you were expropriating

he/she/it was expropriating

we were expropriating

they were expropriating

PAST PARTICIPLE

expropriated

PAST PERFECT

I had expropriated

you had expropriated

he/she/it had expropriated

we had expropriated

they had expropriated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been expropriating

you had been expropriating

he/she/it had been expropriating

we had been expropriating

they had been expropriating

PRESENT

I expropriate

you expropriate

he/she/it expropriates

we expropriate

they expropriate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am expropriating

you are expropriating

he/she/it is expropriating

we are expropriating

they are expropriating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

expropriating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have expropriated

you have expropriated

he/she/it has expropriated

we have expropriated

they have expropriated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been expropriating

you have been expropriating

he/she/it has been expropriating

we have been expropriating

they have been expropriating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it expropriate

SIMPLE PAST

I expropriated

you expropriated

he/she/it expropriated

we expropriated

they expropriated