verb
Meaning 1
To carry; to convey.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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Standard Lemma guide
delate
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Pronunciation
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/dəˈleɪt/
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/dɪˈleɪt/
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rhymes with -eɪt
verb
Meaning 2
To report; to spread; to inform to make public.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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verb
Meaning 3
To carry or bring against, as a charge; to inform against.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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Synonyms: accuse, denounce
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verb
Meaning 4
To carry on; to conduct or behave.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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verb
Meaning 5
Obsolete form of dilate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, obsolete
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History
Etymology
From Latin delātus, perfect passive participle of deferō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of defer (Etymology 2). See also infer, collate and confer, relate and refer, as well as prelate and prefer among others.