English Synonym Finder

inter

Definitions

To place a dead body in the earth or in a tomb.

To bury or deposit something in the ground.

Examples

The ancient tradition is to inter the deceased in the family crypt.

Archaeologists discovered a site where they used to inter their tribal leaders with gold artifacts.

It is a solemn duty for the funeral directors to inter the remains with the utmost respect.

Synonyms

bury entomb inhume sepulcher lay to rest

Antonyms

exhume disinter unearth dig up