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usurpo.

to use, take into use, make use of, employ, apply, practise, exercise, enjoy; perform, execute

6 characters3 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

verb[uːˈsuːr.poː]Classical-Latin[uˈs̬ur.po]
  1. to use, take into use, make use of, employ, apply, practise, exercise, enjoy; perform, execute

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  2. to seize, get possession of, acquire, obtain something

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  3. to assume, appropriate or get possession of unlawfully, usurp; trespass on

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  4. to name, call, speak or talk of, adopt, assume

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From ūsus and rapiō.

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