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prate

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verb \ˈprāt\

Definition of prate

prated

;

prating
  1. intransitive verb

  2. :  to talk long and idly :  chatter

prate

noun

prater

noun

pratingly

play \ˈprā-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

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Examples of prate in a Sentence

  1. the young executive gratingly prated on about his weekend hobnobbing with the rich

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Origin and Etymology of prate

Middle English, from Middle Dutch; akin to Middle Low German pratten to pout

prate Synonyms

Synonyms
babble, blab, cackle, chaffer [British], chatter, chin [slang], converse, gab, gabble, gas, jabber, jaw, kibitz (also kibbitz), natter, palaver, patter, chat, prattle, rap, rattle, run on, schmooze (or shmooze), talk, twitter, visit
Related Words
gossip, tattle; descant, discuss, expatiate; yak (also yack), yammer, yap

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