consternate Meaning & Definition
What Does Consternate Mean?
Consternate is used as a verb meaning to fill with consternation.
Consternate at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkän(t)-stər-ˌnāt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | flurry, disconcert and confuse |
| Verb forms | consternates, consternating, consternated |
| First known use | 1651 |
Consternate Definition (Verb)
- to fill with consternation
Synonyms of Consternate
Consternate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Consternate
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Consternate in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
con·ster·nat·ed
con·ster·nat·ing
consternate
consternated
consternates
consternating
consternate (third-person singular simple present consternates, present participle consternating, simple past and past participle consternated)
First Known Use
1651
How Do You Say Consternate?
The standard pronunciation of consternate is /ˈkän(t)-stər-ˌnāt/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kän(t)).
Frequently Asked Questions About Consternate
What part of speech is consternate?
Consternate is a verb.
What is another word for consternate?
Close synonyms of consternate are flurry, disconcert and confuse. See the full list of consternate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of consternate?
The past tense of consternate is consternated. The present participle is consternating.
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