Entledigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entledigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "get rid of", "relieve oneself of" or "discharge".

Essential properties of "entledigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: entledigen
Simple past: entledigte
Participle: entledigt

regularreflexive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "entledigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To rid oneself of a burden or responsibility"

Definition: "To free oneself from something or someone, especially a burden or responsibility."
Translation(s): get rid of, relieve oneself of, discharge
Synonym(s): loswerden, ablegen
Antonym(s): behalten, behalten
Related word(s): Befreiung, Entlastung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte sich endlich seiner Sorgen entledigen.He could finally rid himself of his worries.
Sie hat sich ihrer alten Kleidung entledigt.She got rid of her old clothes.
Wir müssen uns dieser Aufgabe entledigen.We must get rid of this task.

2.) "To get rid of physical items"

Definition: "To get rid of something physical, like clothes or an object."
Translation(s): take off, remove, discard, get rid of
Synonym(s): ablegen, ablegen
Antonym(s): anziehen, behalten
Related word(s): Entfernung, Abnahme

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat sich seines Mantels entledigt.He took off his coat.
Sie entledigte sich ihrer Schuhe.She took off her shoes.
Ich entledige mich meiner Jacke.I take off my jacket.

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