deteriorate
/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/
English C1 · AdvancedverbChange
deteriorate (verb) means to become worse.
Persian: بدتر شدن، رو به زوال رفتن
Meaning of deteriorate
| Word | deteriorate |
|---|---|
| Definition | to become worse |
| Persian | بدتر شدن، رو به زوال رفتن |
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | C1 (Advanced) |
Example sentence
His health deteriorated rapidly.
وضعیت سلامتیاش به سرعت بدتر شد.
Word forms of deteriorate
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| verb | deteriorate |
| noun | deterioration |
Synonyms of deteriorate
decline, worsen
Opposites of deteriorate
Common phrases with deteriorate
- deteriorate rapidly
- conditions deteriorate
- relations deteriorate
Related English words
improveto become better or to make something better · B1diminishto become smaller or less important · C1exacerbateto make a bad situation worse · C1fluctuateto change often, rising and falling · C1mitigateto make something less harmful or serious · C1obsoleteno longer used because something newer exists · C1reinforceto make something stronger · C1stimulateto make something develop or become more active · C1
Questions about deteriorate
What does deteriorate mean?
deteriorate (verb) means to become worse.
What is the Persian meaning of deteriorate?
deteriorate means بدتر شدن، رو به زوال رفتن in Persian.
What level is the word deteriorate?
deteriorate is a English C1 (advanced) word.
What is another word for deteriorate?
Words close in meaning to deteriorate include decline, worsen.
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