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1. grate

noun. ['ˈgreɪt'] a frame of iron bars to hold a fire.

Etymology

  • grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • kratton (Frankish)

Rhymes with Grate

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  • circumnavigate
  • recriminate
  • solid-state
  • silverplate
  • remunerate
  • multistate
  • intrastate
  • interrelate
  • disinflate
  • demodulate
  • translate
  • stagflate
  • reinstate
  • procreate
  • desecrate
  • conjugate
  • commutate
  • underrate
  • tri-state
  • recreate
  • postdate
  • interstate
  • conflate
  • upstate
  • telerate
  • sumgait
  • restate
  • reflate
  • prorate

How do you pronounce grate?

Pronounce grate as greɪt.

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2. grate

noun. ['ˈgreɪt'] a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • kratton (Frankish)

3. grate

verb. ['ˈgreɪt'] make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together.

Etymology

  • grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • kratton (Frankish)

4. grate

verb. ['ˈgreɪt'] scratch repeatedly.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • kratton (Frankish)

5. grate

noun. ['ˈgreɪt'] a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air.

Etymology

  • grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • kratton (Frankish)

6. grate

verb. ['ˈgreɪt'] gnaw into; make resentful or angry.

Etymology

  • grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • kratton (Frankish)

7. grate

verb. ['ˈgreɪt'] reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • kratton (Frankish)

8. grate

verb. ['ˈgreɪt'] furnish with a grate.

Etymology

  • grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • kratton (Frankish)