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excavate
verb
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Divide excavate into syllables:

ex · ca · vate

How to pronounce excavate:

Definition of excavate:

excavate (verb):
to form a cavity or hole in
to make a hole in something by digging into it or hollowing it out

Synonyms for excavate:

cutminequarrytunneltrenchhollowscoopshoveldredgedig
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Antonyms for excavate:

fillexitburycovermisunderstandstrengthenwithdraw

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