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ISOLATE

(verb, noun)
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There are 5 meanings of the word Isolate.

How to pronounce isolate:

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Isolate - as a verb

Place or set apart

Example: "They isolated the political prisoners from the other inmates"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insulate8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discriminate17separate10single out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Obtain in pure form

Example: "The chemist managed to isolate the compound"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Set apart from others

Example: "The dentist sequesters the tooth he is working on"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep apartsequester18sequestrate20

Separate (experiences) from the emotions relating to them

Isolate - as a noun

Something that has been isolated.

Example Sentences

"He isolated himself from his friends after the breakup."
"Scientists were able to isolate the virus in the laboratory."
"The patient with tuberculosis was placed in an isolated room."
"The new antibiotic can effectively isolate and kill bacteria."
"The police were able to isolate the suspect's fingerprints at the crime scene."
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Word Game Points

Is ISOLATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, isolate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ISOLATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is ISOLATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, isolate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ISOLATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is ISOLATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, isolate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ISOLATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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