\ ˈprāt
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prated; prating
Definition of prate
: to talk long and idly : chatter
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Other Words from prate
prate
noun
prater
noun
pratingly
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ˈprā-tiŋ-lē
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adverb
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adverb
Synonyms for prate
Synonyms
- babble,
- blab,
- cackle,
- chaffer
- [British],
- chat,
- chatter,
- chin
- [slang],
- converse,
- gab,
- gabble,
- gas,
- jabber,
- jaw,
- kibitz
- (also kibbitz),
- natter,
- palaver,
- patter,
- prattle,
- rap,
- rattle,
- run on,
- schmooze
- (or shmooze),
- talk,
- twitter,
- visit
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“Prate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prate. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of prate was in the 15th century
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