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enate

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪˈneɪt/

KK: /ɪˈneɪt/

adjective
Definition

Describing something that grows or extends outward from a central point.


Example

The enate branches of the tree spread wide across the garden.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the plants in the garden?
Sloth B
Yes, they're really beautiful and seem to enate nicely.
Sloth A
I love how they grow outward and fill the space.
Sloth B
Exactly! It makes the whole area feel more alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
outward
external
exterior
Antonyms
inward
internal
interior
Root Explanation

Enate is derived from the Latin root "enatus" (meaning born) from "e-" (meaning out) and "natus" (meaning born). The word refers to something that is born out of or derived from a particular source.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'born out of' a source — 'e-' means out, and 'natus' means born.

Visually Confused Words
senate
ensate
nate
ternate
tenuate
sensate
senaite
phenate
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