negate — to deny or contradict; to nullify or make ineffective
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to deny or contradict; to nullify or make ineffective
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɪˈɡeɪt/
Example Sentences
- One slice of pizza negated my entire week of dieting.
- The new evidence negated the defendant's alibi completely.
- His smile negated the harsh words he had just spoken.
negate
VERB[/nɪˈɡeɪt/]
to deny or contradict; to nullify or make ineffective
One careless error can negate hours of hard work in seconds.
Guard says 'NE-ver through this GATE!' — completely negating entry!
They negate what others create in endless debate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'negatus', the past participle of 'negare' meaning 'to deny' or 'to say no', which is related to 'ne-' (not) and 'agere' (to do or act).
Breakdown
neg- (deny, no) + -ate (verb suffix) = negate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“One slice of pizza negated my entire week of dieting.”
“The new evidence negated the defendant's alibi completely.”
“His smile negated the harsh words he had just spoken.”
“The rain negated our plans for a picnic, but not our determination to eat sandwiches indoors.”
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