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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 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.
Common pairings
curate an exhibition
carefully curated
curate a collection
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Word forms
- Plural
- curates
- Third person singular
- curates
- Past tense
- curated
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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."
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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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