perpetrate — to commit or carry out (an offense, crime, or other reprehensible act)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to commit or carry out (an offense, crime, or other reprehensible act)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/
Korean meaning: (범죄나 악행을) 저지르다, 행하다
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**퍼트레이트
Example Sentences
- The cat perpetrated the ultimate crime by knocking over the fish tank while maintaining eye contact.
- The detective worked tirelessly to identify who perpetrated the museum heist.
- My brother perpetrated the worst prank ever by putting salt in the sugar bowl before mom's coffee time.
perpetrate
VERB//ˈpɜːrpətreɪt//
to commit or carry out (an offense, crime, or other reprehensible act)
A masked burglar perpetrates a break-in at the jewelry store
Per-pet-rate: The pet rat perpetrates crimes at every rate!
They perpetrate, we demonstrate, then celebrate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'perpetrare', composed of 'per-' (through, thoroughly) and 'patrare' (to accomplish, execute), derived from 'pater' (father). The word entered English in the 15th century.
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📝Examples
“The cat perpetrated the ultimate crime by knocking over the fish tank while maintaining eye contact.”
“The detective worked tirelessly to identify who perpetrated the museum heist.”
“My brother perpetrated the worst prank ever by putting salt in the sugar bowl before mom's coffee time.”
“The organization was accused of perpetrating systematic discrimination against minorities.”
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