ligate Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈlɪɡeɪt/
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Ligate as a Verb
1
To bind with a ligature or bandage.
2
To connect text characters with a ligature.
3
To join by ligation.
Word Forms & Grammar
ligate (third-person singular simple present ligates, present participle ligating, simple past and past participle ligated)
Words That Rhyme With Ligate
Origin of Ligate
First attested in 1599; borrowed from Latin ligātus, perfect passive participle of ligō (“to bind”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of legato. Compare league.
Ligate in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlɪɡeɪt/ |
| Meaning | To bind with a ligature or bandage |
| Verb forms | ligates, ligating, ligated |