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- [mil-i-teyt]
- /ˈmɪl ɪˌteɪt/
- /ˈmɪ.lɪ.teɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mil-i-teyt]
- /ˈmɪl ɪˌteɪt/
Definitions of militate word
- verb without object militate to have a substantial effect; weigh heavily: His prison record militated against him. 1
- verb without object militate Obsolete. to be a soldier. to fight for a belief. 1
- noun militate See mitigate. 1
- noun militate (of a fact or circumstance) Be a powerful or conclusive factor in preventing. 1
- intransitive verb militate effect change 1
- verb militate To militate against something means to make it less possible or likely. To militate against someone means to prevent them from achieving something. 0
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Origin of militate
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin mīlitātus (past participle of mīlitāre to serve as a soldier), equivalent to mīlit- (stem of mīles) soldier + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Militate
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militate 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.
According to our data about 50% 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.
militate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for militate
verb militate
- weigh — to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device: to weigh oneself; to weigh potatoes; to weigh gases.
- mean — to intend for a particular purpose, destination, etc.: They were meant for each other. Synonyms: destine, foreordain.
- signify — to make known by signs, speech, or action.
- matter — a dull or dead surface, often slightly roughened, as on metals, paint, paper, or glass.
- rate — the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation: a high rate of interest on loans.
Antonyms for militate
verb militate
- guess — to arrive at or commit oneself to an opinion about (something) without having sufficient evidence to support the opinion fully: to guess a person's weight.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- listen — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
- misunderstand — to take (words, statements, etc.) in a wrong sense; understand wrongly.
intransitive verb militate
- litate — (botany) forked, with the points slightly curved outward.
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