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/
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)
Masked thieves perpetrate a daring bank heist in broad daylight.
Per-pet-rate: The pet rat perpetrates crimes at every rate!
They perpetrate, we demonstrate, then celebrate!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
per- (through, thoroughly) + -petrate (from Latin patrare, to accomplish) = perpetrate
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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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