antiquate
antiquate · antiquates · antiquated · antiquating
To cause to become old or obsoleteTo cause to become old or obsolete.
/ˈæntɪˌkweɪt/
Meaning
1 sensesTo cause to become old or obsolete.
make obsolete or old-fashioned
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Latin antiquātus, perfect passive participle of antiquō (“to make old, restore to a pFrom Latin antiquātus, perfect passive participle of antiquō (“to make old, restore to a pristine state”). Also see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Forms
antiquates, antiquating, antiquated, antiquated| Base form | antiquate · to antiquate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | antiquates |
| Present participle | antiquating |
| Past simple | antiquated |
| Past participle | antiquated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
6 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle