Synonym.com
NEW

Table of Contents
  • 1. peculate
  • Peculate in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. peculate
  • Peculate in a sentence

Peculate Past Tense

The past tense of Peculate is peculated.

1. peculate

verb. appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use.

Synonyms

  • malversate
  • misappropriate
  • defalcate
  • steal
  • fiddle

Antonyms

  • stand still
  • break

Etymology

  • peculatus (Latin)

Sentences with peculate


1. Verb, base form
With the machine you already have the water and grounds waiting for you in the morning, so all you have to do is power it on and wait for the machine to peculate.

synonym term image

download a flashcard

  • Accessibility
  • Privacy Notice
  • Cookie Notice
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • California Notice of Collection
  • Terms of Use
  • Copyright Policy
  • Disclaimer