exhaust
Translation
to tire out, to use up, to deplete
Examples
The long hike exhausted the children.
The long hike exhausted the children.
He has exhausted his savings.
He has exhausted his savings.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to make (sb./sth.) very tired The long hike exhausted the children.
((sth.)) to use (sth.) up completely He has exhausted his savings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tire out, wear out, use up, deplete; Antonyms: energize, refresh, replenish
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) and 'haurire' (to draw, drain). Literally 'to drain out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a car's EXHAUST pipe letting everything out until the car is empty and tired.