Bleated: meaning, definitions and examples

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bleated

 

[ bliหtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

To bleat is the sound made by certain animals, especially sheep and goats. This vocalization is typically a high-pitched sound that is associated with their communication and emotional state. The sound can be used to call for their young, to express hunger, or as a signal of distress. Bleating is a natural behavior observed in livestock and is often used in farming contexts.

Synonyms

baa, call, cry, wail

Examples of usage

  • The sheep bleated loudly when they saw the feed.
  • He heard the goats bleating in the distance.
  • The lambs began to bleat for their mothers.
  • As the storm approached, the sheep bleated nervously.

Translations

Translations of the word "bleated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น balido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค•เคฐเฅ€ เค•เคพ เค†เคตเคพเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช blรถken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengembek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะตัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bleczeฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใ‚งใƒผใจ้ณดใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรชler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ balir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mavra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค์—์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŽุนู’ู‚ูŒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beฤet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bฤพaฤaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’ฉๅ’ฉๅซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blejati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรกsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะทั‹ ะดะฐัƒั‹ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑrq qฤฑrq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ balido

Word origin

The word 'bleat' originates from Middle English 'bleten', which is derived from the Old English 'blฤ“atan', a word that describes the sound made by sheep. This etymology is closely linked to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old Norse 'blรกta', meaning 'to bleat' or 'to roar'. The sound itself has been an integral part of pastoral life, as sheep have been domesticated for thousands of years. The use of the term has evolved, but it largely pertains to the specific vocalizations of sheep and goats. As agriculture developed, so did the terminology related to farm animals, and 'bleat' has remained a distinct and specific term to describe these vocal sounds.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,257, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.