imperate

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transitive verb

im·​per·​ate

ˈimpəˌrāt

-ed/-ing/-s

: command, govern

imperation

ˌimpəˈrāshən

noun

plural -s

imperate

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adjective

obsolete, of an act

: commanded

—contrasted with elicit

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

Latin imperatus, past participle of imperare to command

Adjective

Latin imperatus

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