Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To remove something so that it no longer exists or is visible
Delete
/dɪˈliːt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He accidentally deleted several important files.
Make sure to delete your browsing history regularly.
I need to delete unwanted emails from my account.
Etymology:
Originates from the Latin word deletus, which is the past participle of delere, meaning to destroy or erase. This term was adopted into Middle French as délétér before becoming delete in English during the late Middle Ages.
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