-ate
Latinto 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
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