acquit

/əˈkwɪt/verb
High School
1

To declare or find innocent or not guilty.

2

To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.

3

to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.

4

To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.

5

To clear oneself.

6

past participle of acquit.

7

To release, to rescue, to set free.

8

To pay for; to atone for.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

#archaic#obsolete#rare