English Explanatory Dictionary

mirate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To marvel at.

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪ.ɹeɪt/ /maɪˈɹeɪt/

Word forms

mirate mirates mirating mirated

Etymology

Back-formation from miration on the basis of -ate (verb-forming suffix). Ultimately from Latin mīror (“to marvel at”).

Related words

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