stipulate Meaning & Definition
What Does Stipulate Mean?
Stipulate is a verb that means To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement. It is also used to mean To specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement. As an adjective, it means Having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk.
Stipulate: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | condition, specify and qualify |
| Antonyms | exstipulate |
| Verb forms | stipulates, stipulating, stipulated |
Stipulate Definition (Verb)
- To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.
- To specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement.
- To acknowledge the truth of; not to challenge.
The defense stipulates that the witness has identified my client.
- To ask for a contractual term.
- To mutually agree.
We will stipulate to our receipt of all pertinent discovery documents.
Stipulate as an Adjective
- Having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk.
Verb
- To acknowledge the truth of; not to challenge. E.g. "The defense stipulates that the witness has identified my client."
Synonyms of Stipulate
Stipulate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Stipulate
Stipulate in a Sentence
The defense stipulates that the witness has identified my client.
We will stipulate to our receipt of all pertinent discovery documents.
Word Forms & Grammar
stipulate (third-person singular simple present stipulates, present participle stipulating, simple past and past participle stipulated)
stipulate (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Stipulate
Origin of Stipulate
Origin 1: From Latin stipulātus, perfect active participle of stipulor (“to demand a formal promise, stipulate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Origin 2: From stipule + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
How Do You Say Stipulate?
Stipulate is pronounced //ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Stipulate
Is stipulate a verb or an adjective?
Stipulate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for stipulate?
You can replace stipulate with words such as condition, specify and qualify. See the full list of stipulate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of stipulate?
The opposite of stipulate is exstipulate.
What is the past tense of stipulate?
The past tense of stipulate is stipulated. The present participle is stipulating.