separate out

verb

To separate, or become separated, by removal from a larger group or mass.

Meanings

verbseparate out (third-person singular simple present separates out, present participle separating out, simple past and past participle separated out)

present singular third person separates out · participle present separating out · participle past separated out · past separated out

  1. ambitransitiveTo separate, or become separated, by removal from a larger group or mass.

Synonyms & antonyms

verbremove by passing through a filter

Broader

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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