antiquate

an·ti·quate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-ti-kweyt]
- /ˈæn tɪˌkweɪt/
- /ˈæn.tə.ˌkwet/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ti-kweyt]
- /ˈæn tɪˌkweɪt/

Definitions of antiquate word

verb antiquate to make obsolete or old-fashioned 3
verb antiquate to give an old or antique appearance to 3
verb transitive antiquate to make old or obsolete; cause to become old-fashioned 3
verb transitive antiquate to give an antique look to 3
verb with object antiquate to make obsolete, old-fashioned, or out of date by replacing with something newer or better: This latest device will antiquate the ice-cube tray. 1
verb with object antiquate to design or create in an antique style; cause to appear antique. 1

See all 8 definitions of antiquate

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Origin of antiquate

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English antiquat old < Medieval Latin antīquātus old, ancient, past participle of antiquāre to put in an earlier state, verbal derivative of Latin antīquus; see antique

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Parts of speech for Antiquate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Antiquate

antiquate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

antiquate usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for antiquate

verb antiquate

obsolesce — to be or become obsolescent.
obsolete — no longer in general use; fallen into disuse: an obsolete expression.
outdate — to put out of date; make antiquated or obsolete: The advent of the steamship outdated sailing ships as commercial carriers.
archaize — to give an archaic appearance or character to, as by the use of archaisms

All 4 Synonyms of antiquate