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- [ob-si-kreyt]
- /ˈɒb sɪˌkreɪt/
- /ɒbsˈekreɪt/
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- [ob-si-kreyt]
- /ˈɒb sɪˌkreɪt/
Definitions of obsecrate word
- verb with object obsecrate to entreat solemnly; beseech; supplicate. 1
- noun obsecrate (transitive) To beseech; to supplicate; to implore. 1
- verb transitive obsecrate to beg for (something) or supplicate (someone); entreat 0
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Origin of obsecrate
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin obsecrātus (past participle of obsecrāre to supplicate), equivalent to ob- ob- + secr- (combining form of sacr-, stem of sacer sacred) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Obsecrate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obsecrate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
obsecrate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obsecrate
verb obsecrate
- request — the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
- ask — If you ask someone something, you say something to them in the form of a question because you want to know the answer.
- beseech — If you beseech someone to do something, you ask them very eagerly and anxiously.
- implore — to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat: They implored him to go.
- plead — to appeal or entreat earnestly: to plead for time.
Antonyms for obsecrate
verb obsecrate
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
- reply — followup
- leave alone — separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.
- give — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
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