defeat
Translation
to beat, to overcome, to thwart
Examples
Our team will defeat the champions.
Our team will defeat the champions.
The new law defeated the purpose of the reform.
The new law defeated the purpose of the reform.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to beat (sb./sth.) in a contest. Our team will defeat the champions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beat, conquer, vanquish; Antonyms: lose to, surrender to
Etymology
From Old French 'desfaire' (to undo), from 'des-' (un-) + 'faire' (to do). The idea is to 'undo' an opponent.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-feet' – to knock an opponent off their feet.