Expels

/ɪkˈspɛlz/ verb

Definition

Forces out or removes someone from a place, or causes something to be removed or discharged.

Etymology

Third person singular present tense of 'expel,' from Latin 'expellere' (ex- 'out' + pellere 'to drive'). The '-s' marks third person singular.

Kelly Says

Schools 'expel' students, countries 'expel' diplomats, your lungs 'expel' carbon dioxide—the same verb works across completely different contexts because it just means 'force out.'

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