English Explanatory Dictionary

arrogate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right.

Pronunciation

/ˈæɹəɡeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-arrogate.wav

Word forms

arrogate arrogates arrogating arrogated

Etymology

From Latin arrogātus, perfect passive participle of adrogō, arrogō (“ask of, adopt, appropriate, assume”), from ad (“to”) + rogō (“ask”).

Synonyms

commandeer expropriate usurp

Antonyms

abandon abdicate relinquish renounce

Related words

arrogance arrogant arrogation

Derived words

unarrogating
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