Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inter
verb
/ˈɪntər/
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Definition
To place (a dead body) in a grave or tomb; to bury.
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Examples
- They chose to inter their beloved pet in the backyard.
- The famous author was interred in the local cemetery.
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Meaning
The act of putting someone to rest in the ground after they have died.
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Synonyms
- bury
- entomb
- inhume