apricate

Meanings

• Verb

  To express approval or admiration for; appreciate.

  - "I really apricate your hard work on this project."
  - "She apricates her husband's thoughtful gestures."

• Verb

  To expose fruit, especially grapes or figs, to the sun for a short time to improve their flavor.

  - "The winemaker apricates the grapes to enhance their sweetness."
  - "Apricating figs under the sun brings out their natural sweetness."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with apricate
apricate , fate , mate , plate , state

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Variants

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apricot , apricots

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'appreciare,' meaning 'to increase in value' or 'to estimate,' which is derived from 'apprehendere,' meaning 'to seize or grasp.'

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Trivia

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1. Apricots are native to China and have been cultivated for over 4,000 years.

2. Apricots are rich in vitamins A and C, and fiber.

3. Apricots are often used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

4. The word 'apricot' comes from the Arabic word 'abr-gat,' meaning 'precious fruit.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Appreciation: A feeling of deep enjoyment or admiration for something or someone.

2. Apricot: A fruit that is usually small, round, and bright orange-red in color, with a velvety surface and a juicy, sweet, and tangy flesh.

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Culture

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In literature, apricate is used to describe the act of expressing approval or admiration for something. In cooking, apricots are often apricated to enhance their flavor. In art, the term 'apricity' refers to the quality of being warm and sunny.

How to Memorize "apricate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine expressing approval or admiration for something, or visualize the process of exposing fruit to the sun to enhance its flavor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'apricate' with the feeling of enjoying something, or associate it with the sun and the process of ripening fruit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Apricot Appreciation' to remember the meaning of the word.

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