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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gradate

/ɡɹˈeɪdeɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.07 in modern English

Syllables
gra-date
IPA
/ɡɹˈeɪdeɪt/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To change imperceptibly from one gradation of tone etc. to another.

verb

To arrange in order of grades.

Transitive verb

verb

To bring to a certain strength or grade of concentration.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

Back-formation from gradation.

Usage

Inflected Forms

gradates (present, singular) gradating (participle, present) gradated (participle, past) gradated (past)

Questions

How do you pronounce gradate?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɡɹˈeɪdeɪt/.
What does gradate mean?
To change imperceptibly from one gradation of tone etc. to another.
Where does gradate come from?
Back-formation from gradation.

How to pronounce gradate

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