pla·gia·rize

[pley-juh-rahyz, -jee-uh-rahyz] verb, pla·gia·rized, pla·gia·riz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to take and use by plagiarism.
2.
to take and use ideas, passages, etc., from (another's work) by plagiarism.
verb (used without object)
3.
to commit plagiarism.
Also, especially British, pla·gia·rise.


Origin:
1710–20; plagiar(ism) + -ize

pla·gia·riz·er, noun
un·pla·gia·rized, adjective
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plagiarize or plagiarise (ˈpleɪdʒəˌraɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to appropriate (ideas, passages, etc) from (another work or author)
 
plagiarise or plagiarise
 
vb
 
'plagiarizer or plagiarise
 
n
 
'plagiariser or plagiarise
 
n

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Example sentences
Hacker solid evidence to back up their hunches about why students plagiarize.
Students who have academic integrity do not cheat, do not allow other students
  to copy their work, and do not plagiarize.
It can distract students from learning and thinking and make it easier to cheat
  and plagiarize.
Even students who are taking care not to plagiarize can misuse sources.
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