How Do You Spell LIQUIDATE?

Pronunciation: [lˈɪkwɪdˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "liquidate" is spelled with a "qu" instead of a simple "k" due to its Latin origin, "liquidare." The "qu" represents the sound /kw/ in IPA phonetic transcription, which is a combination of the /k/ and /w/ sounds. The letter "i" following the "q" represents the short vowel sound /ɪ/. The suffix "-ate" is also pronounced as /eɪt/ in IPA, making the full pronunciation of "liquidate" /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/. To liquidate something means to sell off assets in order to pay off debts or close a business.

LIQUIDATE Meaning and Definition

1. Liquidate is a verb that denotes the act of converting assets into cash. It involves the sale or disposal of possessions, whether tangible or intangible, in order to satisfy debt, settle an account, or wind up the affairs of a business. When a company is liquidated, it means that it is being dissolved, and its assets are being sold off to pay creditors or distribute to shareholders.

   The process of liquidation can take various forms, depending on the circumstances. For individuals, liquidation often involves selling personal belongings or properties to repay debts. In the case of a bankrupt business, liquidation typically entails selling off inventory, equipment, and other assets to cover outstanding liabilities. The proceeds from these sales are then distributed to creditors according to priority.

   Liquidation can also refer to the act of closing down a company's operations, usually due to financial insolvency or other factors. In this context, the company's assets are sold off to repay any outstanding debts, and any remaining funds are distributed among the company's shareholders.

   Overall, liquidation is the process of converting assets into cash to settle debts, close down a business, or distribute funds to stakeholders. It involves the sale or disposal of assets, and the proceeds are used to satisfy financial obligations or distribute value.

2. To clear away, as a debt; to settle or adjust; to pay; to diminish or lessen.

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

Top Common Misspellings for LIQUIDATE *

• liqudate 40%
• liguidate 40%

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Other Common Misspellings for LIQUIDATE

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Etymology of LIQUIDATE

The word "liquidate" comes from the Latin term "liquidare", which means "to make liquid" or "to dissolve". This term is derived from the Latin word "liquidus", meaning "fluid" or "flowing". The concept of liquidation originally referred to the process of closing down a business by converting all assets into cash or by paying off debts. Over time, the term "liquidate" has evolved to encompass broader meanings, such as selling off assets or settling financial obligations.

Similar spelling words for LIQUIDATE

• liquidation,
• liquidity,
• liquidator,
• liquid diet.

Conjugate verb Liquidate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have liquidated

you would have liquidated

he/she/it would have liquidated

we would have liquidated

they would have liquidated

I would have liquidate

you would have liquidate

he/she/it would have liquidate

we would have liquidate

they would have liquidate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been liquidating

you would have been liquidating

he/she/it would have been liquidating

we would have been liquidating

they would have been liquidating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would liquidate

you would liquidate

he/she/it would liquidate

we would liquidate

they would liquidate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be liquidating

you would be liquidating

he/she/it would be liquidating

we would be liquidating

they would be liquidating

FUTURE

I will liquidate

you will liquidate

he/she/it will liquidate

we will liquidate

they will liquidate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be liquidating

you will be liquidating

he/she/it will be liquidating

we will be liquidating

they will be liquidating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have liquidated

you will have liquidated

he/she/it will have liquidated

we will have liquidated

they will have liquidated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been liquidating

you will have been liquidating

he/she/it will have been liquidating

we will have been liquidating

they will have been liquidating

IMPERATIVE

you liquidate

we let´s liquidate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to liquidate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was liquidating

you were liquidating

he/she/it was liquidating

we were liquidating

they were liquidating

PAST PARTICIPLE

liquidated

PAST PERFECT

I had liquidated

you had liquidated

he/she/it had liquidated

we had liquidated

they had liquidated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been liquidating

you had been liquidating

he/she/it had been liquidating

we had been liquidating

they had been liquidating

PRESENT

I liquidate

you liquidate

he/she/it liquidates

we liquidate

they liquidate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am liquidating

you are liquidating

he/she/it is liquidating

we are liquidating

they are liquidating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

liquidating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have liquidated

you have liquidated

he/she/it has liquidated

we have liquidated

they have liquidated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been liquidating

you have been liquidating

he/she/it has been liquidating

we have been liquidating

they have been liquidating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it liquidate

SIMPLE PAST

I liquidated

you liquidated

he/she/it liquidated

we liquidated

they liquidated