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- [def-i-keyt]
- /ˈdɛf ɪˌkeɪt/
- /ˈdef.ə.keɪt/
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- [def-i-keyt]
- /ˈdɛf ɪˌkeɪt/
Definitions of defecates word
- verb without object defecates to void excrement from the bowels through the anus; have a bowel movement. 1
- verb without object defecates to become clear of dregs, impurities, etc. 1
- verb with object defecates to clear of dregs, impurities, etc.; purify; refine. 1
- noun defecates Third-person singular simple present indicative form of defecate. 1
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Origin of defecates
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Latin dēfaecātus (past participle of dēfaecāre to cleanse, refine), equivalent to dē- de- + faec- (stem of faex dregs, sediment) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Defecates
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
defecates popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
defecates usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defecates
verb defecates
- secrete — a steel skullcap of the 17th century, worn under a soft hat.
- leak — an unintended hole, crack, or the like, through which liquid, gas, light, etc., enters or escapes: a leak in the roof.
- void — Law. having no legal force or effect; not legally binding or enforceable.
- remove — to move from a place or position; take away or off: to remove the napkins from the table.
- perspire — to secrete a salty, watery fluid from the sweat glands of the skin, especially when very warm as a result of strenuous exertion; sweat.
Antonyms for defecates
verb defecates
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- take in — the act of taking.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
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