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collocate

Collocate (verb) means (said of certain words) To be often used together, form a collocation; for example strong collocates with tea.

verb
1
(said of certain words) To be often used together, form a collocation; for example strong collocates with tea.
2
To arrange or occur side by side.
3
To set or place or station in the same place as something else.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin collocatum, supine of collocō. Doublet of couch.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of collocate?

"collocate" (verb) means (said of certain words) To be often used together, form a collocation; for example strong collocates with tea.

What are the different meanings of collocate?

"collocate" has 3 main meanings: 1. (said of certain words) To be often used together, form a collocation; for example strong collocates with tea; 2. To arrange or occur side by side; 3. To set or place or station in the same place as something else.

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