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-ate

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA (key): /eɪt/ (for verbs)
  • IPA (key): /ɪt/ or IPA (key): /ət/ (for adjectives or nouns)

Suffix

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Suffix
-ate

  1. Used to form verbs, meaning "make" or "act in a certain way."
    We need to activate the system. (from active + -ate)
  2. Used to form adjectives, meaning "having the quality of."
    She was very affectionate. (from affection + -ate)
  3. Used to form nouns, meaning "a person or thing that has a duty."
    The electorate has made their choice. (from elector + -ate)
  4. Used to form nouns, meaning "a person with that job or qualification."
    They're hiring people with a doctorate degree. (from doctor + -ate)
  5. (chemistry) Used to form the names of salts derived from acids ending in -ic.
    Sodium acetate is a common salt. (from acetic + -ate)