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How do you spell Devastate?

Correct spelling

devastate

Remember: DE-VAST-ATE — think 'vast destruction' with DE prefix

Why is devastate spelled this way?

From Latin devastare, to lay waste. DE (completely) + VASTARE (to waste). To devastate is to waste completely — destruction so thorough it empties the landscape.

Common misspellings of devastate

devestatedevastatdevostagedevastate

Example

The hurricane will devastate the coastal communities with winds exceeding 150 mph.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell devastate?+
The correct spelling is "devastate". Remember: DE-VAST-ATE — think 'vast destruction' with DE prefix
Is it devestate or devastate?+
The correct spelling is "devastate", not "devestate".

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