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eliminates

[/ɪˈlɪmɪneɪts/]
verb
elimina
1. to completely remove or get rid of something
The new filter eliminates 99% of bacteria.
O novo filtro elimina 99% das bactérias.
2. to remove someone from a competition or game
The champion eliminates her opponent in the first round.
A campeã elimina sua oponente na primeira rodada.
3. to exclude or rule out as a possibility
This evidence eliminates that theory.
Esta evidência elimina essa teoria.
4. to get rid of waste or unwanted substances from the body
The kidneys eliminate toxins from the bloodstream.
Os rins eliminam toxinas da corrente sanguínea.
NYC Slang
cuts out, axe
Synonyms
removeseradicatesabolishesdiscardsexpels
Antonyms
keepsretainsincludesadds

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elimina
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
elimina
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

eliminate the middleman
eliminate all doubt
eliminate the competition
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