displace

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause someone or something to move from one place to another.

  - "The construction workers were asked to displace the tenants so that the building could be demolished."
  - "The company announced that it would be displacing several employees due to budget cuts."

• Verb

  To replace or remove something with something else.

  - "The new management team will displace the old team."
  - "The old map was displaced by a new and more accurate one."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with displace
aplace , grace , mace , pace

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Variants

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displace , displaceable , displaced , displaces , displacing

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Etymology

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The word 'displace' comes from the Latin word 'dis' meaning 'apart' or 'asunder' and 'placare' meaning 'to make firm' or 'to please'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'displace' is often used in the context of environmental science to describe the impact of human activities on ecosystems.

2. The term 'displaced person' is commonly used to refer to someone who has been forced to leave their home due to conflict or natural disaster.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eviction: The legal process of removing a tenant or occupant from real property.

2. Migration: The movement of people from one place to another, often across international borders.

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Culture

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The word 'displace' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the forced movement or removal of people from their homes or communities. One notable example is the novel 'Displaced Persons' by Kazuo Ishiguro, which explores the experiences of refugees after World War II.

How to Memorize "displace"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'displace' as 'dis' meaning 'apart' and 'place' meaning 'location'. Imagine separating or moving something from its original place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'displace' with the idea of movement or removal. Think of it as causing something to be in a new place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Displace: Displace something from its original place' to remember the meaning of the word.

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