Remove Definition
remove
noun
- degree of figurative distance or separation; "just one remove from madness" or "it imitates at many removes a Shakespearean tragedy"
verb
- remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract; "remove a threat"; "remove a wrapper"; "Remove the dirty dishes from the table"; "take the gun from your pocket"; "This machine withdraws heat from the environment"
- remove from a position or an office
- dispose of; "Get rid of these old shoes!"; "The company got rid of all the dead wood"
- cause to leave; "The teacher took the children out of the classroom"
- shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes; "He removed his children to the countryside"; "Remove the troops to the forest surrounding the city"; "remove a case to another court"
- go away or leave; "He absented himself"
- kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
- get rid of something abstract; "The death of her mother removed the last obstacle to their marriage"; "God takes away your sins"
"Remove" in song lyrics
See how remove is used in real songs:
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"I never mentioned the Sword that I use to remove"
King Sun — King Sun With the Sword -
"I use dental tools to remove"
Laze f/ Anon — Stuck -
"Or bends with the remover to remove:"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet CXVI
Words that rhyme with remove
Usage tips for "remove"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "remove" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for remove to find words that pair well.