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curate

KYOOR-ruht

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.”

noun
1
A member of the clergy who assists a parish priest or vicar.
"The young curate helped the vicar prepare for Sunday service."
verb
1
To select, organize, and present items — such as an exhibition, collection, or online content — with care and expertise.
"She curates the museum's photography collection."
"The playlist was curated to match the mood of the film."

How to Use Curate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAs a noun, an assistant clergyman; as a verb (much more common today), to thoughtfully select and arrange things, from art to playlists.

Common pairings
curate an exhibition carefully curated curate a collection

Word Forms

curated past tense, curates plural, curates plural, curates singular

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin curatus, "one entrusted with care," from Latin curare, "to take care of" — the same root as "cure."

Origin: Medieval Latin

minister pastor rector parson minister of religion

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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.

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