excavate

Intermediate

/ˈɛk.skəˌveɪt/

verb
To dig out of the ground and remove

excavate in a sentence

  • “The pharaoh's treasures were excavated by archeologists in Egypt.”
  • “They excavated an ancient city.”
  • “It is the first site to be excavated in this area.”
  • “They began excavating the backyard for their new pool.”

What does “excavate” mean?

excavate (verb) means to dig out of the ground and remove. It is pronounced /ˈɛk.skəˌveɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "excavate" mean?
excavate (verb) means: To dig out of the ground and remove
How do you pronounce "excavate"?
"excavate" is pronounced /ˈɛk.skəˌveɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "excavate" in a sentence?
Here is "excavate" used in a sentence: The pharaoh's treasures were excavated by archeologists in Egypt.

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