English Explanatory Dictionary

imperate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To command.
  2. To rule, govern.
  3. To direct, motivate.
adj
  1. Done by express direction; not involuntary; commanded.
  2. Imperated.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪm.pə.ɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-imperate.wav /ˈɪm.pɚ.eɪt/ /ˈɪm.pə.ɹɪt/ /ˈɪm.pə.ɹət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-imperate2.wav /ˈɪm.pɚ.ɪt/ /ˈɪm.pɚ.ət/

Word forms

imperate imperates imperating imperated

Etymology

First attested in 1543, as an adjective, as a verb in 1598; borrowed from Latin imperātus, perfect passive participle of imperō (“to command”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix). Doublet of mpret.

Related words

emperor empire empress imperation imperative imperator imperial imperialism
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