Synonyms for

Deletes

Verb / dɪˈli:ts / Another word for deletes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To remove or erase something completely.

Synonyms & similar words

edit record bluepencil cancel erase delete erase remove cancel expunge obliterate eliminate annul nullify revoke quash scrub abolish withdraw retire recall suppress exterminate extirpate

Example sentences

  1. He deletes all his browsing history before logging out.
  2. She accidentally deletes the important file from her computer.
  3. The teacher deletes the wrong answer from the board.
  4. I need to delete some old emails from my inbox.
  5. The company deletes inactive accounts after a certain period of time.

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  • As we acquire more knowledge, things do not become more comprehensible, but more mysterious. - Will Durant
  • The trouble with life isn’t that there is no answer, it’s that there are so many answers. - Ruth Benedict
  • Good questions outrank easy answers. - Paul Samuelson

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