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to exhaust

verb/iʒ.ɡu.ˈtaɾ/high

es·go·tar

Definition

To use up completely; to drain of resources or strength.
The drought exhausted the water reserves.
We have exhausted all diplomatic options.
Common collocations
exhaust one's energyexhaust suppliesexhaust a topicbe emotionally exhausted

Etymology

Do latim 'exhaustare', de 'exhaurire' (esvaziar, consumir).

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