fornicate

Meanings

• Verb

  Have sexual intercourse, especially in an unrestrained or promiscuous way.

  - "John and Mary fornicate in the backseat of the car."
  - "They were caught fornicating in the woods."

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Synonyms

have sex , make love , seduce

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fornicate
ornate , mate , create

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Variants

List of all variants of fornicate that leads to same result
fornicate , fornicated , fornicates , fornicating , fornicator , fornicators

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Etymology

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The word 'fornicate' comes from the Latin word 'fornicare', which means 'to commit adultery'. It was first used in English in the late 14th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fornicate' is often considered vulgar or obscene in some contexts.

2. In medieval Europe, fornicators were sometimes punished by being burned at the stake.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sexual intercourse: Fornicate refers to the act of sexual intercourse between two individuals.

2. Promiscuity: Fornicate is often used to describe sexual activity that is unrestrained or promiscuous.

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Culture

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Fornicate has been used in literature, art, and music to depict sexual activity and the human condition. For example, in D.H. Lawrence's novel 'Lady Chatterley's Lover', the protagonist's exploration of her sexuality and desire is depicted through the use of the word 'fornicate'. In music, the word is used in songs to express passion and sensuality.

How to Memorize "fornicate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of sexual intercourse to remember the meaning of fornicate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fornicate' with the act of sex to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'fornicate' to help remember its meaning, such as 'Fornicate: For Our Noteworthy Nights'.

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