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acquit

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “acquit” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

acquit

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acquit is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, acquit is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofacquit

1verb
  • To declare or find innocent or not guilty.

    Synonyms: absolve, clear, exculpate, exonerate

  • To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
  • Followed by of (and formerly by from): to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.

    Example: "The jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge."

  • To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.

    Example: "The orator acquitted himself very poorly."

  • To clear oneself.
  • To release, to rescue, to set free.
  • To pay for; to atone for.

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