Antonyms for deprive

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dih-prahyv

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈpraɪv

Definition of deprive

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French depriver, from Medieval Latin deprivare, from Latin de- "entirely" (see de-) + privare "release from" (see private). Replaced Old English bedælan. Related: Deprived; depriving.

verb keep or take away something wanted, needed

Example sentences :

What can I do, pray, to give her my fortune and deprive my children of it?
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

That it is impossible to deprive men of the liberty of saying what they think.
Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part IV] » by Benedict of Spinoza

In the meantime there was no necessity to deprive them of their ponies.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

No power on earth can deprive him of his rights as an American citizen.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

Deprive him of the power of management, and it might cost Mr. Channing his place.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

To deprive them of it would be to strike a blow at popular piety.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, Issue 10, Saturday, June 4, 1870 » by Various

The lady does not, I hope, intend to deprive us of the pleasure of her company so soon.
Extract from : « The Contrast » by Royall Tyler

And we must deprive you of Denis, for we need his help over a big building affair.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

"Very well, I will deprive myself of drinking," retorted Laurent.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

Has your daughter any enemy, who might envy her her success, and wish to deprive her of it?
Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks

Synonyms for deprive

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