verb

negate

nih-GAYT

Negate (verb) means to cancel out or make ineffective. Example: “One bad review can negate weeks of good publicity.”

verb

To cancel out or make ineffective.

"One bad review can negate weeks of good publicity."

"The discount was negated by a higher delivery fee."

To deny that something is true.

"His alibi negates the prosecution's timeline."

How to use negate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo wipe out an effect, or to say something isn't true.

Common pairings

negate the effect negate an argument

negated past tense, negates singular

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One bad review can _____ weeks of good publicity.

From Latin negatus, the past participle of negare, "to deny."

Origin: Latin

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What does “negate” mean?

The word “negate” means to cancel out or make ineffective. In plain terms, to wipe out an effect, or to say something isn't true.

How do you pronounce “negate”?

“Negate” is pronounced nih-GAYT (/nɪˈɡeɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “negate” in a sentence?

Here is “negate” used in a sentence: “One bad review can negate weeks of good publicity.”

What part of speech is “negate”?

“Negate” is a verb.

Where does the word “negate” come from?

The word “negate” comes from Latin. From Latin negatus, the past participle of negare, "to deny.".

How many meanings does “negate” have?

“Negate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to cancel out or make ineffective.

break kill conflict confirm deny cancel approve disagree