repel
Intermediate/rɪˈpɛl/
- verb
- To push or drive something away
repel in a sentence
- “The magnet repels the other with similar poles.”
- “A fabric that repels water.”
- “Their superior forces repelled the invasion.”
- “Two positive electrical charges repel each other.”
What does “repel” mean?
repel (verb) means to push or drive something away. It is pronounced /rɪˈpɛl/. 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 "repel" mean?
- repel (verb) means: To push or drive something away
- How do you pronounce "repel"?
- "repel" is pronounced /rɪˈpɛl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "repel" in a sentence?
- Here is "repel" used in a sentence: The magnet repels the other with similar poles.
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