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negate

ne·gate
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ni-geyt, neg-eyt]
    • /nɪˈgeɪt, ˈnɛg eɪt/
    • /nɪˈɡeɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ni-geyt, neg-eyt]
    • /nɪˈgeɪt, ˈnɛg eɪt/

Definitions of negate word

  • verb with object negate to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of: an investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences. 1
  • verb with object negate to nullify or cause to be ineffective: Progress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds. 1
  • verb without object negate to be negative; bring or cause negative results: a pessimism that always negates. 1
  • noun negate Nullify; make ineffective. 1
  • transitive verb negate disprove 1
  • transitive verb negate make null 1

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Origin of negate

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin negātus (past participle of negāre to deny, refuse), equivalent to neg- (variant of nec not; see neglect) + -ā- theme vowel + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Negate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

negate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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.

negate usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for negate

verb negate

  • refute — to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge.
  • contradict — If you contradict someone, you say that what they have just said is wrong, or suggest that it is wrong by saying something different.
  • disprove — to prove (an assertion, claim, etc.) to be false or wrong; refute; invalidate: I disproved his claim.
  • disavow — to disclaim knowledge of, connection with, or responsibility for; disown; repudiate: He disavowed the remark that had been attributed to him.
  • deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.

Antonyms for negate

verb negate

  • affirm — If you affirm that something is true or that something exists, you state firmly and publicly that it is true or exists.
  • validate — to make valid; substantiate; confirm: Time validated our suspicions.
  • allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
  • approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
  • do — Informal. a burst of frenzied activity; action; commotion.

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