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arrogate

Meanings
  • verb

    take (something) for oneself, especially with an assumption of right or entitlement.

  • verb

    arrogate to oneself: claim or assume (a right or power) that one is not entitled to.

Antonyms

abandon , abdicate , relinquish , renounce
Synonyms

commandeer , expropriate , usurp
Rhymes
Words rhyming with arrogate
jubilee , libel , nobility , piety , reverie , sobriety , tribute , venery
Variants
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arrogate , arrogated , arrogates , arrogating , arrogation , arrogations
Etymology
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mid 16th century: from Latin arrogare, from arrogo ‘I lift up’, from arro ‘height, pride’.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'arrogate' is derived from the Latin word 'arrogare', meaning 'to lift up'.

  2. Arrogate is a transitive verb, meaning it requires an object to complete the meaning.

  3. Arrogate is often used in a negative context to describe someone who overestimates their abilities or claims more than what is rightfully theirs.

Related Concepts
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  1. entitlement: The belief that one is deserving or has a right to something, often leading to the 'arrogate' behavior.

  2. hubris: Excessive pride or self-confidence, which can result in 'arrogate' behavior.

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Arrogate has been used extensively in literature to depict characters who overestimate their abilities or claim more than what is rightfully theirs. One famous example is Shakespeare's Macbeth, who is driven to commit murder to 'arrogate unto us the poppy's power' and take the throne.

How to Memorize "arrogate"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person lifting something up, claiming it as their own, and assuming they are entitled to it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'arrogate' with 'entitlement' and 'hubris'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Arrogant people assume they're above it all'.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'arrogate', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Rhyming Trick: Associate the word with 'brag' which has a similar sound. Imagine someone 'arrogating' or 'bragging' about their achievements in an exaggerated manner.

2. Visual Imagery: Picture a large, fancy gate with a sign that says 'Arrogate' on it. Every time you see the word, visualize this image to help reinforce the spelling and meaning in your mind.

3. Sentence Creation: Create sentences that use the word 'arrogate' in a context that makes sense to you. For example: 'He arrogated to himself the title of 'expert' after just one successful project.'

4. Mnemonic Device: Create a mnemonic device by breaking down the word into smaller parts. For example, 'A Rough Road Of Gravel And Tumble Stones' can help you remember the spelling of 'arrogate'.

5. Repetition and Practice: Practice spelling and using the word in conversation or writing. The more you use it, the more likely you are to remember it.

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