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Impoverish Definition & Meaning

impoverish
verb
  1. make poor
  2. take away

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Frequently asked questions

What does impoverish mean?
make poor take away
What part of speech is impoverish?
Impoverish is a verb.
How many definitions does impoverish have?
Impoverish has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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