Prated: meaning, definitions and examples
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prated
[ ˈprātəd ]
past tense
Prated is the simple past tense of the verb 'prate,' which means to talk excessively and pointlessly about trivial matters. It often implies a kind of idle chatter that lacks substance or seriousness. When someone prated, they were likely engaged in talking in a way that was deemed annoying or tedious by others. This term is somewhat archaic and not commonly used in contemporary dialogue.
Synonyms
babble, chattered, gabbled, jabbered.
Examples of usage
- She prated on about her weekend plans.
- He prated in front of the audience, losing their interest.
- Despite the seriousness of the topic, she prated as if it were a joke.
- The children prated endlessly during the car ride.
Translations
Translations of the word "prated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prateado
🇮🇳 प्रशंसा की गई
🇩🇪 gelobt
🇮🇩 dipuji
🇺🇦 похвалений
🇵🇱 pochwalony
🇯🇵 称賛された
🇫🇷 loué
🇪🇸 elogiado
🇹🇷 övgü alan
🇰🇷 칭찬받은
🇸🇦 مدح
🇨🇿 chválený
🇸🇰 chválený
🇨🇳 被称赞的
🇸🇮 hvaljen
🇮🇸 hrósaður
🇰🇿 мақталған
🇬🇪 გადაიწვა
🇦🇿 tərif olunan
🇲🇽 elogiado
Etymology
The word 'prated' originates from the verb 'prate,' which comes from the Middle English 'praten,' meaning to speak or chatter. This Middle English term is derived from the Old English 'prātan,' which conveys the sense of talking or conversing. The origins can be traced further back to Proto-Germanic roots, indicating a long-standing history of the term related to speech. Over time, 'prate' has evolved to connote a certain frivolity in conversation, emphasizing a lack of depth in what is being discussed. Although not commonly used in modern English, it may appear in literary contexts or discussions about historical language use. Thus, its decline in everyday language reflects broader changes in communication styles.