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Antonyms
Etymology
1. ovate
adjective. ['ˈoʊveɪt'] rounded like an egg.
Synonyms
- elliptic
- ovoid
- oval-shaped
- egg-shaped
- prolate
- oviform
- oval
- elliptical
Antonyms
- prolate
- oblate
- uncoiled
- square
Etymology
- ovatus (Latin)
- ovum (Latin)
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Rhymes with Ovate
- abbate
- accentuate
- aggregate
- apostate
- beret
- candidate
- capitulate
- chlorate
- coarticulate
- colgate
- cremate
- dehydrate
- deregulate
- desiccate
- disassociate
- disassociate
- discombobulate
- dislocate
- dissociate
- elongate
Sentences with ovate
1. Verb, base form
Ripe mandarins are round or ovate, with clean stem ends and no splits in the outer peel.
2. Verb, past participle
Varieties like the red mulberry have ovate leaves with toothy sides and deeply indented margins.
3. Noun, singular or mass
The leaves of this deciduous tree are dark green and ovate.
4. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
It is a woody vine that has long (up to 4 inches) ovate leaves.
5. Adjective
Orange tree leaves are elliptical or slightly ovate in shape and grow between 2 and 6 inches in length.
2. ovate
adjective. ['ˈoʊveɪt'] of a leaf shape; egg-shaped with the broader end at the base.
Synonyms
- simple
Antonyms
- thin
- prolix
Etymology
- ovatus (Latin)
- ovum (Latin)