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delect Meaning & Definition

What Does Delect Mean?

Delect is a verb that means To delight.

Delect Definition (Verb)

  1. To delight.

Synonyms of Delect

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Word Forms & Grammar

delect (third-person singular simple present delects, present participle delecting, simple past and past participle delected)

Origin of Delect

From Latin dēlectāre. Compare Middle English delect (“to ease the pain of (an ulcer)”). Doublet of delight.

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