Synonyms for

Remove

Verb / ri:ˈmu:v / Another word for remove — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To take something away or make something disappear.

Synonyms & similar words

hit takeout absent polishoff getridof transfer withdraw murder bumpoff slay take takeaway dispatch off moveout eliminate extract withdraw erase delete obliterate clear expunge banish dismiss evict oust oust purge relocate evacuate abate annihilate destroy exterminate

Synonyms by register

Formal

eliminate eradicate expunge dislodge extract

Informal

take out get rid of clear out chuck ditch

Literary

disperse banish efface

Antonyms

add attach insert include install keep place join

Common collocations

  • remove from
  • remove the
  • remove all
  • remove dirt
  • remove stains
  • remove access
  • remove obstacles
  • remove waste

Word family

noun removal
verb remove
adjective removable
adverb removably

Usage note

While 'remove' can be used in many contexts, be mindful of its directness. For more delicate situations, consider synonyms like 'withdraw' or 'discontinue'.

Example sentences

  1. I need to remove the stain on my shirt.
  2. Please remove your backpack from the hallway.
  3. Can you remove the lid from the jar?
  4. The teacher had to remove the disruptive student from the classroom.
  5. The company decided to remove the product from the market.

Quotes

  • The best revenge is massive success. - Frank Sinatra
  • We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison

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