Words Like EXTRACT
We have put together a list of words that are similar to EXTRACT.
55 Alternative Words Similar to extract
7 examples of extract
1
to extract a tooth from its socket, a stump from the earth, a splinter from the finger
2
to extract an essence
3
extract of beef; extract of dandelion
4
quinine is the most important extract of Peruvian bark
5
extract a bad tooth
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extract information from the telegram
7
take out a splinter
10 definitions of extract
1
To draw out or forth; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc..
2
To withdraw by expression, distillation, or other mechanical or chemical process. Cf. Abstract, v. t., 6.
3
To take by selection; to choose out; to cite or quote, as a passage from a book.
4
That which is extracted or drawn out.
5
A portion of a book or document, separately transcribed; a citation; a quotation.
6
A decoction, solution, or infusion made by dissolving out from any substance that which gives it its essential and characteristic virtue; essence; ; also, any substance so extracted, and characteristic of that from which it is obtained.
7
A solid preparation obtained by evaporating a solution of a drug, etc., or the fresh juice of a plant; -- distinguished from an abstract. See Abstract, n., 4.
8
A peculiar principle once erroneously supposed to form the basis of all vegetable extracts; -- called also the extractive principle.
10
A draught or copy of writing; certified copy of the proceedings in an action and the judgement therein, with an order for execution.