Definition

To go away or to take something away from a place.

Example

The old paint will remove easily with water.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think it's time for us to remove those old posters from the wall.

Yeah, they’ve been there forever!

Exactly! It would really freshen up the room once we remove them.

Let’s do it this weekend, then!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The act of taking something away or off from a place or position.

Example

The remove of the old furniture made space for the new sofa.

Conversation

I was thinking about the remove between us after the argument we had.

Yeah, it felt like we were worlds apart for a bit.

I know, but I really want to bridge that remove and get back to how we were.

Definition

To take something away from a place or position, or to get rid of something.

Example

She decided to remove the old wallpaper from the walls.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need to remove the old furniture from my living room this weekend.

That sounds like a big task! Do you need any help?

Yes, I would appreciate it if you could come over and help me remove it.

Root Explanation

Remove → It is formed from "re-" (meaning back or again) and "movere" (meaning to move). The word means to move something back or away from a place.

Memory Tip

Think of moving something 'back' ('re-') or 'away' ('movere') — that's why remove means to take something away.

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