verb

lustrate

Lustrate (verb) means Synonym of purify, to ritually cleanse or renew, particularly to do so with a propitiatory offering or (historical) the lustration, quinquennial ritual of the Roman censor to cleanse the city after a census.

verb

Synonym of purify, to ritually cleanse or renew, particularly to do so with a propitiatory offering or (historical) the lustration, quinquennial ritual of the Roman censor to cleanse the city after a census.

Synonym of pass through, traverse.

Synonym of look, look over, survey.

Synonym of luster, to impart luster to, to make lustrous.

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Etymology

From Latin lustrātus (“lustrated”), perfect passive participle of lustrō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from lustrum (“ritual purification”) + -ō (first conjugation verb-forming suffix), q.v. In reference to imparting luster, further via senses of Middle French lustre, from Old Italian lustro.

Rhymes for lustrate

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of lustrate?

"lustrate" (verb) means synonym of purify, to ritually cleanse or renew, particularly to do so with a propitiatory offering or (historical) the lustration, quinquennial ritual of the Roman censor to cleanse the city after a census.

What are the different meanings of lustrate?

"lustrate" has 3 main meanings: 1. Synonym of purify, to ritually cleanse or renew, particularly to do so with a propitiatory offering or (historical) the lustration, quinquennial ritual of the Roman censor to cleanse the city after a census; 2. Synonym of pass through, traverse; 3. Synonym of look, look over, survey.