Adulate

7 lettersverbrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

To praise or flatter someone in an excessively eager and servile manner.

“She grew tired of those who adulate celebrities without questioning their behaviour.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈæ.d͡ʒə.leɪt/

Syllables

ad·u·late

Related Words

Synonyms

flatterfawn overworship idolise revere

Antonyms

criticisecensure

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Four vowels in seven letters. Ends in ATE, one of the most common Wordle verb endings.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points. Good for clearing surplus vowels. The ATE ending can be extended with R or D.

Words Related to Adulate

Words you can make from Adulate

Shorter words formed from the letters in “adulate”.

alated adela adlet adult alate aldea aleut aluta atule aulae dalea dault dealt delta duala dulat lated laude lutea luted taled taula tudel adat

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