date

³date

verb

dat·eddat·ing

Definition of DATE

transitive verb

1

: to determine the date of <date an antique>

2

: to record the date of : mark with the date

3

a : to mark with characteristics typical of a particular period b : to show up plainly the age of

4

: to make or have a date with

intransitive verb

1

: to reckon chronologically

2

: originate <a friendship dating from college days>

3

: to become dated

4

: to go out on usually romantic dates

— dat·able also date·able \ˈdā-tə-bəl\ adjective

— dat·er \ˈdā-tər\ noun

Examples of DATE

1. She dated a couple guys during college.
2. He only dates younger women.
3. They've been dating for six months.
4. Don't forget to sign and date the application.
5. The letter was not dated.
6. a memo dated July 12th, 2003
7. Historians date the document to the early 1700s.
8. The ancient building was dated by a coin found in one of the rooms.
9. Scientists use various techniques to date fossils.

First Known Use of DATE

15th century

Related to DATE

Synonyms: go out (with), take out

Related Words: accompany, escort, see; court, woo

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