Here is the requested information on "smote":
1. Parts of Speech: Verb
2. Definitions: past tense of "smite", which means to strike or hit with a heavy blow or to defeat or conquer
3. Pronunciations: US: /smoʊt/, UK: /sməʊt/
4. Origin and Usage: "Smote" is the past tense of "smite," which comes from the Old English word "smitan," meaning "to strike." It has been used in literature and speech for centuries, often in a figurative sense to describe a powerful or decisive action.
5. Synonyms: struck, hit, beat, thrashed, defeated
6. Related Words: smite, smock, smuts, smogs, smarm
7. Example Sentences:
- He smote the ball with all his might and sent it flying over the fence.
- The army smote their enemies and emerged victorious.
- The coach was smote with pride as she watched her team win the championship.