curate
Curate (noun) means a member of the clergy who assists a parish priest or vicar. Example: “The young curate helped the vicar prepare for Sunday service.”
How to Use Curate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a noun, an assistant clergyman; as a verb (much more common today), to thoughtfully select and arrange things, from art to playlists.
Word Forms
curated past tense, curates plural, curates plural, curates singular
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The young _____ helped the vicar prepare for Sunday service.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin curatus, "one entrusted with care," from Latin curare, "to take care of" — the same root as "cure."
Synonyms
View more →Related Words
Rhymes for curate
See all rhymes for curate →Frequently Asked Questions
What does “curate” mean?
The word “curate” means a member of the clergy who assists a parish priest or vicar. In plain terms, as a noun, an assistant clergyman; as a verb (much more common today), to thoughtfully select and arrange things, from art to playlists.
How do you pronounce “curate”?
“Curate” is pronounced KYOOR-ruht (/ˈkjʊɹɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “curate” in a sentence?
Here is “curate” used in a sentence: “The young curate helped the vicar prepare for Sunday service.”
What part of speech is “curate”?
Depending on how it is used, “curate” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “curate” come from?
The word “curate” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin curatus, "one entrusted with care," from Latin curare, "to take care of" — the same root as "cure.".
How many meanings does “curate” have?
“Curate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the clergy who assists a parish priest or vicar.
Featured In
Vocabulary lists that include curate: