English Explanatory Dictionary

delate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To carry; to convey.
  2. To report; to spread; to inform to make public.
  3. To carry or bring against, as a charge; to inform against.
  4. To carry on; to conduct or behave.
verb
  1. Obsolete form of dilate.

Pronunciation

/dəˈleɪt/ /dɪˈleɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-delate.wav

Word forms

delate delates delating delated

Etymology

From Latin delātus, perfect passive participle of deferō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of defer (Etymology 2). See also infer, collate and confer, relate and refer, as well as prelate and prefer among others.

Synonyms

accuse denounce

Related words

delation delator
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