Difference between Expropriated and Taken

What is the difference between Expropriated and Taken?

Expropriated as a verb is to deprive a person of (their private property) for public use. while Taken as a verb is to get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.

Expropriated

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To deprive a person of (their private property) for public use.

Taken

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Infatuated; fond of or attracted to.In a relationship

Example sentence: It's never too late. Don't focus on what was taken away. Find something to replace it, and acknowledge the blessing you have.

We hope you now know whether to use Expropriated or Taken in your sentence.

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