verb
imperate
Imperate (verb) means to rule, govern.
verb
1
To rule, govern.
2
To direct, motivate.
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Etymology
First attested in 1543, as an adjective, as a verb in 1598; borrowed from Latin imperātus, perfect passive participle of imperō (“to command”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix). Doublet of mpret.
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What is the meaning of imperate?
"imperate" (verb) means to rule, govern.
What are the different meanings of imperate?
"imperate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To rule, govern; 2. To direct, motivate.