C1verb 2K

Devastate

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdevəsteɪt/","/ˈdevəsteɪts/","/ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/","/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdevəsteɪt/","/ˈdevəsteɪts/","/ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/","/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Devastate

to completely destroy a place or an area

In simple words: to cause great damage or harm

Devastate in a sentence

• The bomb devastated much of the old part of the city.

How to use Devastate

Used often in discussions about natural disasters or emotional situations. Avoid in light-hearted contexts. Generally appropriate when describing serious impacts.

Grammar pattern

devastate + object

Memory hint

Think of 'devastate' as 'devastating disaster' — destruction that really hits hard.

Related words

Collocations with Devastate

• devastate an area
• devastate a community
• devastate emotions
• devastate lives

Synonyms for Devastate

• destroy
• ruin
• wreck
• shatter
• annihilate

Opposites of Devastate

• repair
• restore
• build

Common mistakes with Devastate

• Confusing 'devastate' with 'devote', leading to incorrect usage
• Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'The storm will devastate' instead of 'The storm will devastate the town.'

Frequently asked questions about Devastate

What does Devastate mean?

to cause great damage or harm

What is the definition of Devastate?

to completely destroy a place or an area

How do you use Devastate in a sentence?

The bomb devastated much of the old part of the city.

What are synonyms for Devastate?

Common alternatives include destroy, ruin, wreck, shatter, annihilate.

What is the opposite of Devastate?

Opposite meanings include repair, restore, build.

What words go with Devastate?

It commonly pairs with devastate an area, devastate a community, devastate emotions, devastate lives.

What are common mistakes when using Devastate?

Confusing 'devastate' with 'devote', leading to incorrect usage Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'The storm will devastate' instead of 'The storm will devastate the town.'

How do you pronounce Devastate?

US: /["/ˈdevəsteɪt/","/ˈdevəsteɪts/","/ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/","/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdevəsteɪt/","/ˈdevəsteɪts/","/ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/","/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Devastate?

Used often in discussions about natural disasters or emotional situations. Avoid in light-hearted contexts. Generally appropriate when describing serious impacts.

What CEFR level is Devastate?

"Devastate" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.