Remove
/rɪˈmuːv/noun
To take away or eliminate something from a place or position.
Did you know?In ancient times, the act of removal wasn't just physical; it was often tied to the idea of banishment, reflecting a deeper connection to the forces of separation and clearing.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*meu-
“to change, move, or be in motion.”
Latin
Latin
removēre
“to move back, withdraw, or take away.”
Old French
Old French
remouvoir
“to remove or drive away.”
Middle English
Middle English
removen
“to take away, eliminate, or drive off.”
Modern English
English
remove
“to take something away from a particular place or position.”