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aerate

Syllabification: (aer·ate)
Pronunciation: /ˈe(ə)rāt/
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Definition of aerate

verb

[with object]
  • introduce air into (a material):she would aerate the lawn with high heels

Derivatives

aeration

Pronunciation: /e(ə)rˈāSHən/
noun

aerator

Pronunciation: /-ātər/
noun

Origin:

late 18th century: from Latin aer 'air' + -ate3, influenced by French aérer

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