deprive

verb (deprive, deprives, deprived, depriving)

«deprive» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To deprive someone of something is to take it away or not let them have it. tree →

In science (plants deprived of light), ethics (depriving people of rights), health (sleep-deprived), punishment talk.

Plants deprived of light turn yellow. tree →
You'll be deprived of screen time if you lie. tree →
Many children are deprived of education. tree →
Sleep-deprived drivers are dangerous. tree →
The war deprived them of their homes. tree →
Being sent to bed early deprived him of the film. tree →
“Sire,” she said, “I am not come to deprive you of the throne you fill so worthily. tree →

Pattern: deprive someone of something. Adjective: deprived (poor, lacking basics). Noun: deprivation.