dilapidate

[US]/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/
[UK]/dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/

Translation

v.to cause to fall into disrepair or ruin; to waste or squander

Phrases & Collocations

dilapidate house

dilapidate building

dilapidate structure

dilapidate property

dilapidate condition

dilapidate area

dilapidate site

dilapidate village

dilapidate home

dilapidate town

Example Sentences

the abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.

neglect can cause a building to dilapidate quickly.

the city council plans to restore the dilapidated park.

they decided to sell the dilapidated property at a low price.

her childhood home began to dilapidate after they moved away.

the once vibrant neighborhood is now dilapidated and deserted.

it took years for the community to address the dilapidated buildings.

residents are concerned about the dilapidated state of the school.

the dilapidated bridge was closed for safety reasons.

efforts are underway to prevent the historic site from dilapidating further.

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