English Explanatory Dictionary

delectate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To delight, to charm, to bring pleasure to.
  2. To take delight in, to take pleasure in.

Word forms

delectate delectates delectating delectated

Etymology

First attested in 1647; borrowed from Latin dēlectātus, perfect passive participle of dēlectō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Related words

delectation delight
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