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- [an-ti-kweyt]
- /ˈæn tɪˌkweɪt/
- /ˈæn.tə.ˌkwet/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-ti-kweyt]
- /ˈæn tɪˌkweɪt/
Definitions of antiquate word
- verb antiquate to make obsolete or old-fashioned 3
- verb antiquate to give an old or antique appearance to 3
- verb transitive antiquate to make old or obsolete; cause to become old-fashioned 3
- verb transitive antiquate to give an antique look to 3
- verb with object antiquate to make obsolete, old-fashioned, or out of date by replacing with something newer or better: This latest device will antiquate the ice-cube tray. 1
- verb with object antiquate to design or create in an antique style; cause to appear antique. 1
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Origin of antiquate
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English antiquat old < Medieval Latin antīquātus old, ancient, past participle of antiquāre to put in an earlier state, verbal derivative of Latin antīquus; see antique
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Parts of speech for Antiquate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
antiquate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
antiquate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for antiquate
verb antiquate
- obsolesce — to be or become obsolescent.
- obsolete — no longer in general use; fallen into disuse: an obsolete expression.
- outdate — to put out of date; make antiquated or obsolete: The advent of the steamship outdated sailing ships as commercial carriers.
- archaize — to give an archaic appearance or character to, as by the use of archaisms
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