Synonyms for vacate
Definitions
- v. 1
To move out of a dwelling or other property, either by choice or by eviction.
You are hereby ordered to vacate the premises within 14 days.
- v. 2
To leave an office or position.
He vacated his coaching position because of the corruption scandal.
- v. 3
To have a court judgement set aside; to annul.
The judge vacated the earlier decision when new evidence was presented.
Forms
- Past participle
- vacated
e.g. vacated → rescinded, annulled, withdrawn, invalidated…
Example sentences
- withdraw You may as well withdraw from the club right away.
- invalidate Ziri doesn't want to invalidate his ablutions.
- surrender Sami was forced by the police to surrender his dog.
- abdicate You don't need to abdicate at all, Your Majesty.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| vacate | falling | |
| withdraw | falling | |
| invalidate | falling | |
| rescind | falling | |
| annul | falling | |
| surrender | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- lift1, quit1, cede1
- 5 letters
- leave1, empty2, waive1, quash1, annul2
- 6 letters
- cancel2, repeal2, revoke2, recant2
- 7 letters
- reverse2, abandon3, abolish3, retract2, rescind2, nullify3, forsake2
- 8 letters
- withdraw2, evacuate4, override3, overturn3, renounce2, desolate3, overrule3, abdicate3, abrogate3, disannul
- 9 letters
- surrender3, discharge2
- 10 letters
- relinquish3, invalidate4
- 11 letters
- countermand
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (empty2 = 2 syllables).