Meaning & use
Eliminate
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To remove or get rid of something completely, especially something unwanted or unnecessary.
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The new policy aims to eliminate unnecessary paperwork for small businesses.
Regular exercise can help eliminate stress and improve overall health.
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Eliminate comes from the Latin eliminare, literally 'to turn out of doors,' combining ex- ('out') with limen ('threshold').
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