sophisticate

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  A person who has been refined through education, travel, and social experience.

  - "She is a sophisticated woman who loves fine art and classical music."
  - "The restaurant caters to a sophisticated clientele."
  - "His sophisticated palate can discern the subtle differences between various vintages."

• verb

  To make something more complex or refined.

  - "The chef will sophisticate the dish by adding a touch of truffle oil."
  - "The author sophisticates the plot by introducing unexpected twists."

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Pronunciation

1. [səˈfɪstɪkeɪt]
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sophisticate
create , fate , mate , state

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Variants

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sophisticate , sophisticated , sophisticates , sophisticating

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Forms

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sophisticates, sophisticatedly, more sophisticated

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'sophos', meaning wise, and the suffix '-icate', meaning to make or do.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sophisticate' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The word 'sophisticate' is often used interchangeably with the term 'cultivate'.

3. In chemistry, the term 'sophisticated' is used to describe analytical techniques that are complex and require a high degree of skill and expertise.

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Related Concepts

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1. refinement: The process or result of making something more sophisticated or elegant.

2. culture: The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'sophisticate' has been used to describe characters who are worldly, refined, and cultured. In art, the term can refer to works that exhibit complexity and sophistication. In music, sophisticated compositions are those that are intricate and challenging, requiring a high level of skill and understanding to perform.

How to Memorize "sophisticate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who has traveled the world, speaks multiple languages, and has a deep understanding of various cultures. This is a sophisticated person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sophisticate' with words like 'refined', 'cultured', and 'educated'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'sophisticate' comes from the Latin words 'sophos' and '-icate', meaning 'wise' and 'to make or do' respectively.

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