English Explanatory Dictionary

alliterate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To exhibit alliteration.
  2. To use (a word or sound) so as to make alliteration.

Pronunciation

/əˈlɪ.tə.ɹeɪt/ [əˈlɪ.ɾə.ɹeɪt] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-alliterate.wav

Word forms

alliterate alliterates alliterating alliterated

Etymology

Back-formation from alliteration.

Synonyms

alliterize

Derived words

alliterative alliterator nonalliterated unalliterated
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