-ate

Latin

to make, having

Suffix · means "to make, having"

About the suffix -ate

A versatile Latin suffix that can form verbs (activate), adjectives (accurate), and nouns (candidate). As a verb suffix it means "to make or cause."

Roots often paired with -ate

Associated Words · 539

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population

all the people living in a particular area

private

not public; intended for one person or group

indicate

to point out or show; to be a sign of

candidate

A person seeking election, appointment, or consideration for a position

operate

to work or function; to control; to perform surgery

associate

To join in or form a league, union, or association; A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner; Joined with another or others and having lower status

demonstrate

To show how something works; to prove; to protest publicly

location

A particular place or position

participate

To take part or become involved in an activity

appropriate

Suitable for a particular situation; to set aside for a specific purpose

corporate

Relating to a corporation or large business (adj.)

regulation

An official rule or law; the act of controlling something

locate

To find where something is; to place something in a particular spot

generate

To bring into existence; to produce

appreciate

To be grateful for; to recognize the value of; to increase in value

estimate

to roughly calculate; an approximate calculation

investigate

To examine carefully in order to discover facts

solve

To find the answer or solution to a problem

eliminate

To completely remove or get rid of; to knock out of a contest

separate

to divide or keep apart; not connected or shared

graduate

To complete a degree; a person who has completed a degree

immediate

Happening at once without delay; very close or direct

resolve

To find a solution or make a firm decision; strong determination

dominate

To have control or power over others; to be the most important element