rob
Translation
to rob
Examples
They planned to rob the bank.
They planned to rob the bank.
He robbed an old lady of her purse.
He robbed an old lady of her purse.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to take sth. from (sb./sth.) by force They planned to rob the bank.
((sb.)) ((of sth.)) to take (sth.) from (sb.) He robbed the man of his watch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: steal, burgle, plunder
Etymology
From Old French 'rober' (to plunder), of Germanic origin, related to German 'rauben'.
Memory Tips
Think of Robin Hood, who would 'rob' from the rich.