verb
negate
nih-GAYT
Negate (verb) means to cancel out or make ineffective. Example: “One bad review can negate weeks of good publicity.”
verb
1
To cancel out or make ineffective.
"One bad review can negate weeks of good publicity."
"The discount was negated by a higher delivery fee."
2
To deny that something is true.
"His alibi negates the prosecution's timeline."
How to use negate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo wipe out an effect, or to say something isn't true.
Common pairings
negate the effect
negate an argument
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- negates
- Past tense
- negated
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Etymology
From Latin negatus, the past participle of negare, "to deny."
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What does “negate” mean?
The word “negate” means to cancel out or make ineffective. In plain terms, to wipe out an effect, or to say something isn't true.
How do you pronounce “negate”?
“Negate” is pronounced nih-GAYT (/nɪˈɡeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “negate” in a sentence?
Here is “negate” used in a sentence: “One bad review can negate weeks of good publicity.”
What part of speech is “negate”?
“Negate” is a verb.
Where does the word “negate” come from?
The word “negate” comes from Latin. From Latin negatus, the past participle of negare, "to deny.".
How many meanings does “negate” have?
“Negate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to cancel out or make ineffective.
