Alliterate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈlɪ.tə.ɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Alliterate is a verb meaning (intransitive) To exhibit alliteration.
Meaning
(intransitive) To exhibit alliteration.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To use (a word or sound) so as to make alliteration.
Example Sentences
It is a strophe of six lines, of which the first and second and the fourth and fifth belong together, while the third and sixth are independently alliterated.
Word Forms
- alliterates
- alliterating
- alliterated
Synonyms for alliterate
Depending on context, synonyms include alliterize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alliterize, realphabetize, phonemicize, iterate, recite, allegorise.
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