militate

Meanings

• verb

  have the power to influence or determine something, particularly a decision.

• verb

  serve in a military capacity.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with militate
hilarious , military , vocabulary

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Variants

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militate , militated , militates , militating , militate against , militated against , militates against , militating against

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Forms

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militates, militating, militator, militia

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'militare', meaning 'to serve in the military'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'militia' comes from the Latin word 'militia', meaning 'military service'.

2. In ancient Rome, 'militia' referred to the entire body of citizens who were required to serve in the military.

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Related Concepts

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1. influence: The power or ability to affect or change something.

2. decision-making: The process of making a choice between multiple options.

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Culture

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In literature, 'militate' has been used to describe the influence or power that something or someone has over a decision or situation. In military contexts, it refers to serving in the armed forces.

How to Memorize "militate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soldier in uniform, carrying a weapon and standing at attention. This image represents the military aspect of the word 'militate'. To remember the meaning 'to have the power to influence or determine', visualize a person holding a gavel, making a decision in a courtroom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'militate' with the concept of 'power' or 'influence'. For example, 'The senator's powerful speech militated in favor of the new bill.' or 'The evidence militated against the defendant's innocence.'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'M - Military, I - Influence, L - Law, I - Influence, T - To serve'.

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