EXPEL Meaning and
Definition
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Expel is a verb that refers to the act of forcing someone or something to leave or be removed from a particular place, often through official or legal means. It implies the use of authority or power to enforce an individual's departure.
When used with reference to people, expel commonly denotes the act of ousting someone or making them leave a group, organization, institution, or country. This could occur as a punishment for misconduct, violation of rules or laws, or as a means to maintain order and discipline. For instance, a student may be expelled from school for engaging in disruptive behavior or academic dishonesty, or a foreign national may be expelled from a country due to illegal immigration status or involvement in criminal activities.
Expel can also be used to describe the act of removing something from a living organism or a confined space. In this sense, it frequently refers to the ejection or elimination of bodily substances, such as coughing to expel mucus or vomiting to expel food from the stomach. Furthermore, it can be associated with removing gas or air from the body through burping or flatulence.
Overall, the term expel encompasses the concept of forcefully removing or ejecting an individual or substance from a particular place or system, often involving an authoritative decision or action.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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To drive out; to force to leave; to eject; to throw out; to exclude; to banish.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Other Common Misspellings for EXPEL
Etymology of EXPEL
The word "expel" originated from the Latin word "expellere", which is a combination of "ex" meaning "out" and "pellere" meaning "to drive". The term was formed from the concept of forcefully driving or pushing something or someone out of a particular place or group. Over time, the word evolved and made its way into Middle English as "expellen" before finally becoming "expel" in Modern English.
Idioms with the word EXPEL
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expel sth from sth
The idiom "expel sth from sth" means to force something out or remove it forcefully from a particular place, object, or system. It can refer to physically removing something, such as a substance or object, from a place, or figuratively removing something, such as an idea, concept, or undesirable element, from a system or group. The action of expulsion implies a forceful and deliberate removal.
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expel sm from sth
The idiom "expel someone from something" means to force, remove, or banish someone from a place, organization, or activity, usually as a punishment or due to misconduct.
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expel from (something)
The idiom "expel from" means to force someone or something to leave or be removed from a place or organization. It often implies that the action is done as a punishment or disciplinary measure.
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expel someone from something
The idiom "expel someone from something" means to remove or force someone out of a particular place, group, organization, or institution due to misconduct, violation of rules, or undesirable behavior. It suggests a formal or official action taken to dismiss or eject someone from a particular setting.
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expel something from something
The idiom "expel something from something" means to forcefully remove or push out something from a particular place, usually due to it being unwanted, undesirable, or inappropriate in that context. It often refers to the act of eliminating or evicting something or someone from a particular location or group.
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expel from
The idiom "expel from" refers to the act of forcing someone or something to leave a place or a group, typically due to a violation of rules, misconduct, or unwanted behavior. It conveys the idea of being removed or ousted forcibly from a particular setting or organization.
Similar spelling words for EXPEL
- explore,
- EXPAL,
- Oxybolia,
- ekspla,
- exile,
- re-expel,
- explain,
- EXBL,
- EXXPOL,
- Accusable,
- excipula,
- excipial,
- ixpl,
- excel,
- waxable,
- explode,
- expels,
- exploit,
- expert,
- EXPLO,
- AXPL,
- Aguespell,
- ACSPL,
- ICSBL,
- expell,
- YHGASPL,
- expellee,
- accusably,
- Waxbill,
- Exciple.
Conjugate verb Expel
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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