-ate — to make, to act upon, to become (affix)
-ate
to make, to act upon, to become
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create
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/kɹiːˈeɪt/
To bring something into existence.
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celebrate
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/ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/
To do something enjoyable to mark a special or happy event.
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operate
A2
/ˈɑpəɹeɪt/
To control or make a machine, device, or system work.
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communicate
A2
/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
To share information or ideas with someone by speaking, writing, or other means.
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activate
B2
/ˈæktɪˌveɪt/
To make a device, system, or alarm start working.
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decorate
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/ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/
To make something look more attractive by adding things to it.
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