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- [aj-uh-leyt]
- /ˈædʒ əˌleɪt/
- /ˈæʤəleɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aj-uh-leyt]
- /ˈædʒ əˌleɪt/
Definitions of adulate word
- verb adulate to flatter or praise obsequiously 3
- verb transitive adulate to praise too highly or flatter servilely 3
- verb transitive adulate to admire intensely or excessively 3
- verb with object adulate to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely. 1
- noun adulate Praise (someone) excessively or obsequiously. 1
- verb adulate To flatter effusively. 0
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Origin of adulate
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; back formation from adulation
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Parts of speech for Adulate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adulate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
adulate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adulate
verb adulate
- fawn — a young deer, especially an unweaned one.
- gush — to flow out or issue suddenly, copiously, or forcibly, as a fluid from confinement: Water gushed from the broken pipe.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- worship — reverent honor and homage paid to God or a sacred personage, or to any object regarded as sacred.
- brown-nose — to curry favor; behave obsequiously.
Antonyms for adulate
verb adulate
- disparage — to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners.
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