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- [loo-bri-keyt]
- /ˈlu brɪˌkeɪt/
- /ˈluː.brɪ.keɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo-bri-keyt]
- /ˈlu brɪˌkeɪt/
Definitions of lubricate word
- verb with object lubricate to apply some oily or greasy substance to (a machine, parts of a mechanism, etc.) in order to diminish friction; oil or grease (something). 1
- verb with object lubricate to make slippery or smooth; apply a lubricant to: to lubricate one's hands with a lotion. 1
- verb with object lubricate to smooth over, as a difficulty or human relationship; ease: to lubricate the friction between enemies. 1
- verb with object lubricate Slang. to provide with intoxicating drinks. 1
- verb with object lubricate Slang. to bribe. 1
- verb without object lubricate to act as a lubricant. 1
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Origin of lubricate
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin lūbricātus, past participle of lūbricāre to make slippery. See lubric, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Lubricate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lubricate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lubricate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lubricate
verb lubricate
- grease — the melted or rendered fat of animals, especially when in a soft state.
- oil — any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc.
- anoint — To anoint someone means to put oil or water on a part of their body, usually for religious reasons.
- smear — to spread or daub (an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance) on or over something: to smear butter on bread.
- make — to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.
Antonyms for lubricate
verb lubricate
- dry — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
Top questions with lubricate
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