clepe Meaning & Definition
What Does Clepe Mean?
Clepe is a verb that means To give a call; cry out; appeal. It can also mean To call; call upon; cry out to. As a noun, it means A cry; an appeal; a call.
Clepe at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kliːp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | designate, dub and name |
| Plural | clepes |
| Verb forms | clepes, cleping, cleped |
Clepe Definition (Verb)
- To give a call; cry out; appeal.
- To call; call upon; cry out to.
- To call to oneself; invite; summon.
- To call; call by the name of; name.
- To tell lies about; inform against (someone).
- To be loquacious; tattle; gossip.
- To report; relate; tell.
Clepe as a Noun
- A cry; an appeal; a call.
Verb
- (often with 'on') To tell lies about; inform against (someone).
Synonyms of Clepe
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Clepe in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
clepe (third-person singular simple present clepes, present participle cleping, simple past cleped or clept, past participle cleped or clept or ycleped or yclept)
clepe (plural clepes)
Words That Rhyme With Clepe
Origin of Clepe
From Middle English clepen, clepien, from Old English cleopian, clipian (“to speak, cry out, call, summon, invoke, cry to, implore”), from Proto-Germanic *klipōną (“to ring, sound”), from Proto-Indo-European *gal- (“to sound”). Cognate with Old Frisian klippa, kleppa (“to ring”), Dutch kleppen (“to toll, chatter”), Middle Low German kleppen (“to strike, sound”), Middle Low German kleperen (“to rattle”).
How Do You Say Clepe?
Clepe is pronounced //kliːp// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Clepe
Is clepe a verb or a noun?
Clepe is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for clepe?
Close synonyms of clepe are designate, dub and name. See the full list of clepe synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of clepe?
The plural of clepe is clepes.
What is the past tense of clepe?
The past tense of clepe is cleped. The present participle is cleping.