Meaning
The verb expel means to force someone or something to leave a place, organization, or situation. It often implies removal by authority or force.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: verb (transitive)
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Forms: expel – expelled – expelled – expelling
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Typical patterns:
- expel sb from sth → to officially force someone to leave a place or group
- expel sth → to force air, liquid, or another substance out
Common Phrases
- expel from school – to dismiss a student permanently
- expel from the country – to deport
- expel air – to breathe out or release air
- expel poison/toxins – to remove harmful substances
Collocations
- expel a student
- expel a member
- expel foreign diplomats
- expel gas/air/liquid
- expel demons (figurative/religious use)
Examples
- The school decided to expel the student for repeated cheating.
- He was expelled from the country after his visa expired.
- The body naturally works to expel toxins through the liver and kidneys.
- The volcano suddenly expelled ash and smoke.
- She took a deep breath and slowly expelled the air from her lungs.
- The government threatened to expel diplomats in response to the conflict.
- The organization had no choice but to expel the dishonest member.
- The pipe suddenly expelled a burst of water.
Synonyms or Related
- eject
- dismiss
- banish
- deport
- oust
- drive out
Antonym
- admit
- include
- welcome
- accept