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acquit

 

[ əˈkwɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a legal context

To free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty. To conduct oneself or perform in a specified way, especially well or in a particular way.

Synonyms

absolve, clear, exonerate

Examples of usage

  • He was acquitted of all the charges.
  • She acquitted herself admirably in the crisis.
  • The team acquitted themselves well in the tournament.
Context #2 | Verb

in a non-legal context

To behave or perform in a specified way.

Synonyms

conduct, perform

Examples of usage

  • He acquitted himself well in the interview.
  • She acquitted herself with grace under pressure.

Translations

Translations of the word "acquit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 absolver

🇮🇳 बरी करना

🇩🇪 freisprechen

🇮🇩 membebaskan

🇺🇦 виправдати

🇵🇱 uniewinnić

🇯🇵 無罪にする

🇫🇷 acquitter

🇪🇸 absolver

🇹🇷 beraat ettirmek

🇰🇷 무죄로 하다

🇸🇦 تبرئة

🇨🇿 zprostit viny

🇸🇰 oslobodiť

🇨🇳 无罪释放

🇸🇮 oprostiti

🇮🇸 sýkna

🇰🇿 ақтау

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლება

🇦🇿 azad etmək

🇲🇽 absolver

Etymology

The word 'acquit' originated from the Old French word 'acquiter', meaning 'to pay, answer for', which in turn came from the Latin word 'adquītāre', meaning 'to release'. The legal sense of 'acquit' in English emerged in the 16th century, referring to the release or discharge of a person from an obligation or accusation.

See also: acquittal.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,732, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.