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How to pronounce “usurp”
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Pronunciation guide for usurp
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of usurp with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 7 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Taryn Simon: The stories behind the bloodlines 18 minutes
Frank was trying to usurp his power.
- Definition summary
- To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.
Example 1 of 7
How to pronounce usurp
Taryn Simon: The stories behind the bloodlines 18 minutes
Frank was trying to usurp his power.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “usurp”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.
- To use and assume the coat of arms of another person.
- To take the place rightfully belonging to someone or something else.
- (obsolete) To make use of.
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