English Explanatory Dictionary

militate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To give force or effect toward; to influence.
  2. To serve as a soldier or participate in warfare.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪlɪteɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-militate.wav

Word forms

militate militates militating militated

Etymology

First attested in 1598; borrowed from Latin mīlitātus, perfect passive participle from mīlitō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Semantically from its cognate, French militer.

Synonyms

mitigate

Derived words

militation
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