"-ate" meaning in All languages combined

See -ate on Wiktionary

Suffix [English]

IPA: /eɪt/, /ɪt/, /ət/ Forms: -ate
Head templates: {{suffix}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Used to form verbs, meaning "make" or "act in a certain way."
    Sense id: simple--ate-en-suffix-sDM7pX3l
  2. Used to form adjectives, meaning "having the quality of."
    Sense id: simple--ate-en-suffix-uAaETAwL
  3. Used to form nouns, meaning "a person or thing that has a duty."
    Sense id: simple--ate-en-suffix-6MH~bJ9k
  4. Used to form nouns, meaning "a person with that job or qualification."
    Sense id: simple--ate-en-suffix-~xOcU9E8
  5. Used to form the names of salts derived from acids ending in -ic.
    Sense id: simple--ate-en-suffix-SsHZ4YXy
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          "text": "She was very affectionate. (from affection + -ate)"
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      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "The electorate has made their choice. (from elector + -ate)"
        }
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        "Used to form nouns, meaning \"a person or thing that has a duty.\""
      ],
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      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "They're hiring people with a doctorate degree. (from doctor + -ate)"
        }
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        "Used to form nouns, meaning \"a person with that job or qualification.\""
      ],
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      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "Sodium acetate is a common salt. (from acetic + -ate)"
        }
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        "Used to form the names of salts derived from acids ending in -ic."
      ],
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        }
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        "Used to form adjectives, meaning \"having the quality of.\""
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    },
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      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "The electorate has made their choice. (from elector + -ate)"
        }
      ],
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        "Used to form nouns, meaning \"a person or thing that has a duty.\""
      ]
    },
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      "examples": [
        {
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