superate
superate · superates · superated · superating
To rise above; to overtop; to coverTo rise above; to overtop; to cover.
/ˈsuːpəɹeɪt/
Meaning
5 senses(rare, transitive)To rise above; to overtop; to cover.
(rare, transitive)To outdo; to surpass; to exceed.
(rare, transitive)To overcome; to conquer.
(rare, transitive)To cross; to surmount; to get over.
(rare, transitive)To overtake.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin superātus, perfect passive participle of superō (“to surmount, exceed,Borrowed from Latin superātus, perfect passive participle of superō (“to surmount, exceed, better”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Forms
superates, superating, superated, superatedWord 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