irritate
Irritate (verb) means to annoy or make someone impatient or angry. Example: “His constant tapping on the desk irritates me.”
How to use irritate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo annoy someone, or to cause physical soreness or discomfort.
Word forms
irritated past tense, irritated past tense, irritates singular, irritates singular
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Etymology
From Latin irritatus, past participle of irritare, "to excite or provoke."
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What does “irritate” mean?
The word “irritate” means to annoy or make someone impatient or angry. In plain terms, to annoy someone, or to cause physical soreness or discomfort.
How do you pronounce “irritate”?
“Irritate” is pronounced IHR-ih-tayt (/ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “irritate” in a sentence?
Here is “irritate” used in a sentence: “His constant tapping on the desk irritates me.”
What part of speech is “irritate”?
“Irritate” is a verb.
Where does the word “irritate” come from?
The word “irritate” comes from Latin. From Latin irritatus, past participle of irritare, "to excite or provoke.".
How many meanings does “irritate” have?
“Irritate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to annoy or make someone impatient or angry.
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