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eradicate /ɪˈræd ɪˌkeɪt/
- to remove or destroy utterly; extirpate: to eradicate smallpox throughout the world.
- to erase by rubbing or by means of a chemical solvent: to eradicate a spot.
- to pull up by the roots: to eradicate weeds.
Origin of eradicate
Latin 1555-1560
Source: Dictionary.com
It would be lovely if all kids had access to education: our long-term goal should be to eradicate illiteracy.
It is hard to eradicate some weeds.