ominate Meaning & Definition
/ˈɒmɪneɪt/
What Does Ominate Mean?
As a verb, ominate means To be an omen for (something); to foreshow, to presage.
Word Facts for Ominate
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɒmɪneɪt/ |
| Verb forms | ominates, ominating, ominated |
Ominate Definition (Verb)
- To be an omen for (something); to foreshow, to presage.
Synonyms of Ominate
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Ominate synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ominate (third-person singular simple present ominates, present participle ominating, simple past and past participle ominated)
Words That Rhyme With Ominate
Origin of Ominate
Borrowed from Latin ominātus, perfect active participle of ominor (“to presage”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from omen.