HyperDic: rusticate

English > 5 senses of the word rusticate:
VERBstativerusticatelive in the country and lead a rustic life
socialrusticatesend to the country
socialrusticate, send downsuspend temporarily from college or university, in England
contactrusticategive (stone) a rustic / rustic look
changerusticatelend a rustic character to
English > rusticate: 5 senses > verb 1, stative
MeaningLive in the country and lead a rustic life.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Broaderreside, shack, domicile, domiciliatemake one's home / home in a particular place or community
Nounsrustican unsophisticated country person
rusticationthe action of retiring to and living in the country
rusticationthe condition naturally attaching to life in the country
English > rusticate: 5 senses > verb 2, social
MeaningSend to the country.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Example"He was rusticated for his bad behavior"
Broaderbanish, banban from a place of residence, as for punishment
Nounsrusticationbanishment into the country
English > rusticate: 5 senses > verb 3, social
Meaningsuspend temporarily from college or university, in England.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Synonymsend down
Broadersuspend, debarbar temporarily
Nounsrusticationtemporary dismissal of a student from a university / university
English > rusticate: 5 senses > verb 4, contact
MeaningGive (stone) a rustic / rustic look.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderrebatecut a rebate in (timber / timber or stone)
Nounsrusticationthe construction of masonry or brickwork in a rustic manner
English > rusticate: 5 senses > verb 5, change
Meaninglend a rustic character to.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s somebody
Example"rusticate the house in the country"
Broaderchange, alter, modifyCause to change
Nounsrusticationthe construction of masonry or brickwork in a rustic manner
rusticationthe condition naturally attaching to life in the country

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