English Explanatory Dictionary

obambulate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To walk about; to wander aimlessly.
  2. To walk or go up to, so as or as if to meet.

Pronunciation

/əˈbæmbjʊˌleɪt/ /ɑˈbæmbjʊˌleɪt/

Word forms

obambulate obambulates obambulating obambulated

Etymology

First attested in 1614; borrowed from Latin obambulātus, perfect passive participle of obambulō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Related words

amble ambling ambulate deambulate obambulation
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