ettle Synonyms & Antonyms
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Ettle as a Verb
To propose, intend.
To direct one's course, to head.
To direct (something) to or at someone or something; to aim at.
To strive, to try.
To earn.
To aim; purpose; intend; attempt; try.
To expect; reckon; count on.
To take aim.
To make attempt.
To direct one's course.
To aspire; be ambitious.
Ettle as a Noun
Intention; intent; aim.
Word Forms & Grammar
ettle (third-person singular simple present ettles, present participle ettling, simple past and past participle ettled)
ettle (plural ettles)
Words That Rhyme With Ettle
Origin of Ettle
Origin 1: From Middle English etlien, atlien, from Old Norse ætla (“to think, mean, suppose, intend, purpose”), from Proto-Germanic *ahtalōną (“to strive, think”), from Proto-Indo-European *ok- (“to think, intend, purpose”). Cognate with regional Swedish ättla (“to count, reckon”). Some Middle English forms perhaps remodelled after Old English eaht.
Origin 2: A variation of addle (“to earn”).
Word Facts for Ettle
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɛtl/ |
| Meaning | To propose, intend |
| Plural | ettles |
| Verb forms | ettles, ettling, ettled |
Common Questions About Ettle
Is ettle a verb or a noun?
Ettle is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of ettle?
The plural of ettle is ettles.
What is the past tense of ettle?
The past tense of ettle is ettled. The present participle is ettling.