Acquit (Verb)
Meaning 1
Behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She acquitted herself well during the tough interview questions, showcasing her exceptional knowledge and confidence.
- He acquitted himself poorly in the competition, making several critical mistakes that cost his team the win.
- They acquitted themselves admirably throughout the ordeal, maintaining a sense of calm and composure in the face of adversity.
- During her first year as a college student, she acquitted herself remarkably well, navigating new challenges with ease and poise.
- He acquitted himself proudly on his first day of work, introducing himself to colleagues with confidence and enthusiasm.
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Meaning 2
Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The jury deliberated for hours before ultimately acquitting the defendant of all charges.
- After reviewing the new evidence, the judge decided to acquit the accused of the crime.
- The celebrity was acquitted of tax evasion charges due to lack of substantial evidence.
- The prosecution's case was weak, and the suspect was acquitted of the robbery charges.
- The victim's retraction of their statement led to the acquittal of the alleged perpetrator.