Synonyms for Vacate
Definition of vacate
- verb
- leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily; "She vacated the position when she got pregnant"; "The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds"
- leave behind empty; move out of; "You must vacate your office by tonight"
- cancel officially; "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "vacate"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like abandon, empty, renounce can replace "vacate" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Vacate" in song lyrics
See how vacate is used in real songs:
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"Standing in the oval office, beg Clinton to vacate"
Alexipharmic — Run -
"the crowd not a soul'll turn or vacate"
Apache — Wayz of a Murderahh -
"Alive for his own sake, they better vacate"
Black Rob f/ Mark Curry, Mario Winans — Muscle Game