verb
perforate
Perforate (verb) means IPA⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: /ˈpɜː.fə.ɹeɪt/.
verb
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IPA⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: /ˈpɜː.fə.ɹeɪt/
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IPA⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: /ˈpɝ.fɚ.eɪt/
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Audio (US): (file)
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Etymology
The adjective is first attested in 1425, in Middle English, the verb in 1538; from Middle English perforat(e) (“perforated, pierced”), borrowed from Latin perforātus, the perfect passive participle of perforō (“to bore or pierce through, to perforate”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from per- (“through, thorough”) + forō (“to bore, pierce”). Participial usage of the adjective up until Early Modern English.
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Rhymes for perforate
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What is the meaning of perforate?
"perforate" (verb) means iPA⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: /ˈpɜː.fə.ɹeɪt/.
What is another word for perforate?
Other words for "perforate" include punch, penetrate.
What are the different meanings of perforate?
"perforate" has 3 main meanings: 1. IPA⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: /ˈpɜː.fə.ɹeɪt/; 2. IPA⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: /ˈpɝ.fɚ.eɪt/; 3. Audio (US): (file).
