Collate
7 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To examine and compare documents or texts systematically side by side in order to identify differences, errors, or variations.
“The editor had to collate all three manuscript versions before preparing the final authoritative text.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kɒˈleɪt/
Syllables
col·late
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Ends in -ATE with double L, COL-LATE has a common verb suffix that is easy to identify
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, the double L requires two tiles but the -ATE ending provides good hook options
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