verb
imperate
Imperate (verb) means to rule over a country or people.
verb
1
To rule over a country or people.
2
To guide or drive someone to act.
"The act of the will that precedes and imperates faith is not yet the love of charity but rather an intention or desire to love."
— Brian Shanley, II. 33 (2002)
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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 over a country or people.
What are the different meanings of imperate?
"imperate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To rule over a country or people; 2. To guide or drive someone to act.
