English Explanatory Dictionary

adulate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To flatter effusively.

Pronunciation

/ˈæ.d͡ʒə.leɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-adulate.wav

Word forms

adulate adulates adulating adulated

Etymology

A learned borrowing from Latin adūlor.

Derived words

adulation adulator adulatory
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