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- [im-pli-keyt]
- /ˈɪm plɪˌkeɪt/
- /ˈɪm.plɪ.keɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pli-keyt]
- /ˈɪm plɪˌkeɪt/
Definitions of implicate word
- verb with object implicate to show to be also involved, usually in an incriminating manner: to be implicated in a crime. 1
- verb with object implicate to imply as a necessary circumstance, or as something to be inferred or understood. 1
- verb with object implicate to connect or relate to intimately; affect as a consequence: The malfunctioning of one part of the nervous system implicates another part. 1
- verb with object implicate Archaic. to fold or twist together; intertwine; interlace. 1
- noun implicate Show (someone) to be involved in a crime. 1
- abbreviation IMPLICATE involve 1
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Origin of implicate
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin implicātus past participle of implicāre to interweave, equivalent to im- im-1 + plicā(re) to ply2 + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Implicate
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implicate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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verb implicate
- blame — If you blame a person or thing for something bad, you believe or say that they are responsible for it or that they caused it.
- incriminate — to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault: He incriminated both men to the grand jury.
- charge — If you charge someone an amount of money, you ask them to pay that amount for something that you have sold to them or done for them.
- accuse — If you accuse someone of doing something wrong or dishonest, you say or tell them that you believe that they did it.
- suggest — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
Antonyms for implicate
verb implicate
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- guard — to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
- protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- disconnect — SCSI reconnect
- dissociate — to sever the association of (oneself); separate: He tried to dissociate himself from the bigotry in his past.
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