5 letter words ending in RATE

Part of Speech

Orate is a verb.

Definition

To orate means to make a formal speech or deliver an address.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈɔːr.eɪt/

UK: /ˈɒr.eɪt/

Origin and Usage

The word orate comes from the Latin word "ōrātus," which means "to speak." It was first used in English in the mid-18th century and has been in use ever since. Oration is often used in formal settings, such as political speeches, debates, and academic lectures.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for orate include speak, address, lecture, discourse, and declaim.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to orate include actor, cater, crate, great, and heart.

Example Sentences

• The politician will orate about his vision for the country at the rally.
• The professor will orate about the history of the Roman Empire in his lecture today.
• The lawyer will orate in front of the jury to convince them of his clients innocence.

Grate

Part of Speech: verb, noun

Definition:

• Verb: to reduce something to small pieces by rubbing it against a rough or sharp surface; to make an unpleasant sound by rubbing against something
• Noun: a frame of metal bars used for holding coal or wood in a fireplace; a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something on a rough surface

Pronunciation:

• US: /ɡreɪt/
• UK: /ɡreɪt/

Origin and Usage:

The verb "grate" originated from the Old French word "grater," which means "to scrape." The noun "grate" originated from the Middle English word "grate," which means "a grating or lattice." Both the verb and noun have been in use since the 14th century.

Synonyms:

• Verb: shred, grind, scrape, rasp, abrade, file
• Noun: grill, lattice, screen, mesh, trellis

Related Words:

• Great
• Grace
• Grave
• Grape
• Grass

Example Sentences:

• He used a cheese grater to grate the Parmesan cheese for the pasta dish.
• The metal chair legs grated against the tile floor, making an unpleasant sound.
• She placed the logs on the grate and started a fire in the fireplace.
• The sound of the rusty gate opening grated on her nerves.