verb
delirate
Delirate (verb) means to act, speak or reason in a manner thought insane, to be affected or characterized by delirium; to rave.
verb
1
To act, speak or reason in a manner thought insane, to be affected or characterized by delirium; to rave.
2
To madden, to make crazy.
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Etymology
First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin dēlīrātus, perfect passive participle of dēlīrō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Cognate with French délirer.
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What is the meaning of delirate?
"delirate" (verb) means to act, speak or reason in a manner thought insane, to be affected or characterized by delirium; to rave.
What are the different meanings of delirate?
"delirate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To act, speak or reason in a manner thought insane, to be affected or characterized by delirium; to rave; 2. To madden, to make crazy.