1. grate
noun. ['ˈgreɪt'] a frame of iron bars to hold a fire.
Synonyms
- stove
- furnace
- framework
- kitchen stove
- cooking stove
- range
- grating
Antonyms
- soothe
- praise
- calm
- better
Etymology
- grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- kratton (Frankish)
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- circumnavigate
- recriminate
- solid-state
- silverplate
- remunerate
- multistate
- intrastate
- interrelate
- disinflate
- demodulate
- translate
- stagflate
- reinstate
- procreate
- desecrate
- conjugate
- commutate
- underrate
- tri-state
- recreate
- postdate
- interstate
- conflate
- upstate
- telerate
- sumgait
- restate
- reflate
- prorate
How do you pronounce grate?
Pronounce grate as greɪt.
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Example sentences of the word grate
1. Noun, singular or mass
Place a drip pan under the grate where the fresh ham will sit.
2. Verb, base form
You can grate the cheese by hand or with a the grater attachment on a food processor.
2. grate
noun. ['ˈgreɪt'] a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something.
Antonyms
- begin
Etymology
- grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- kratton (Frankish)
3. grate
verb. ['ˈgreɪt'] make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together.
Synonyms
- rub
- chew
- fragmentize
- gnash
- fragment
- manducate
- grind
- jaw
- fragmentise
- masticate
Antonyms
- downgrade
- incapability
- disarrange
- starve
Etymology
- grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- kratton (Frankish)
4. grate
verb. ['ˈgreɪt'] scratch repeatedly.
Synonyms
- rub
- scrape
Antonyms
- cry
- integrate
- stay in place
Etymology
- grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- kratton (Frankish)
5. grate
noun. ['ˈgreɪt'] a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air.
Synonyms
- barrier
- radiator grille
- grating
Antonyms
- cultivated plant
- reassure
- uncover
- end
Etymology
- grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- kratton (Frankish)
6. grate
verb. ['ˈgreɪt'] gnaw into; make resentful or angry.
Synonyms
- rag
- bother
- annoy
- irritate
- fret
- nettle
- devil
- vex
- nark
- gravel
- rankle
- get to
- eat into
- get at
- rile
Antonyms
- inactivity
- block
- recall
- freeze
Etymology
- grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- kratton (Frankish)
7. grate
verb. ['ˈgreɪt'] reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface.
Antonyms
- kern
Etymology
- grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- kratton (Frankish)
8. grate
verb. ['ˈgreɪt'] furnish with a grate.
Synonyms
- provide
- render
- furnish
Antonyms
- regularity
- comprehensibility
Etymology
- grater (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- kratton (Frankish)