segregate
Translation
to segregate, to separate, to isolate
Examples
We segregate paper waste for recycling.
We separate paper waste for recycling.
The law forced them to segregate the schools.
The law forced them to separate the schools.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to separate (sth.). We segregate paper waste.
((sb./sth.)) from ((sb./sth.)) to separate (sb./sth.) from (sb./sth.). They segregated the students from the others.
Similar Words
Synonyms: separate, isolate, set apart; Antonyms: integrate, unite, combine
Etymology
From Latin 'se-' (apart) + 'grex' (flock). Literally 'to set apart from the flock'.
Memory Tips
Think 'SEparate the GREGarious' (social groups).