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deprave vs deprive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| depraveverb/dɪˈpreɪv/ | Meaning To make someone morally bad or corrupt. | Goes with — | Example Some parents fear that violent video games will deprave young people. |
| depriveverb/dɪˈpraɪv/ | Meaning to take something important away from someone, or stop them from having it | Goes with deprive someone of sleep | Example Lack of sleep can deprive you of the energy to work well. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The new law would many families of their homes.