English dictionary
dilapidate
/d/I/'l/&/p/I/,d/eI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin by neglect or misuse
Source: WordNet 3.0
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fall into decay or ruin
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin, by misuse or through neglect; to destroy the fairness and good condition of; -- said of a building.
Source: webster1913
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To get out of repair; to fall into partial ruin; to become decayed; as, the church was suffered to <i>dilapidate</i>.
Source: webster1913