How Do You Spell ARROGATE?

Pronunciation: [ˈaɹəɡˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Arrogate is a verb that means to claim or take without justification or authority. The spelling of the word is based on its Latin roots, with the "ar-" prefix meaning "to" or "toward," and "rogare" meaning "to ask" or "to request." The pronunciation of the word is [ˈærəɡeɪt], with the emphasis on the first syllable and the "o" being pronounced like the "a" in "father." When using this word, be sure to spell it correctly to avoid any confusion or misunderstandings.

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ARROGATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Arrogate is a verb that refers to the act of claiming or appropriating something without proper authority or justification. It involves the unjustified assumption of a right or power that does not belong to oneself. The term is often used to describe an action or behavior where an individual or entity takes on authority or control that they do not possess.

    To arrogate is to assert one's authority or ownership over a particular matter, disregarding any legal or moral boundaries that may exist. It implies the act of seizing or commandeering something that rightly belongs to another, with no legitimate basis for doing so. Arrogating something can involve both tangible and intangible elements, ranging from physical possessions to intangible attributes such as power, rights, or privileges.

    Arrogation often suggests a sense of excessive or unwarranted pride, as it entails an individual or entity assuming entitlement and control beyond what is reasonable or justifiable. It is generally considered an act of selfishness and disregard for the rights or opinions of others.

    In legal contexts, arrogate can refer to the wrongful appropriation of property, rights, or privileges, and can often be subject to legal consequences. This term is mostly used in formal or academic settings, where precision and accuracy in language are of importance, particularly in discussions related to power dynamics, legality, and moral norms.

  2. To assume more than is proper; to prefer a claim in a spirit of pride; to claim undue power.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ARROGATE

The word "arrogate" originated from the Latin term "arrogare" which means to claim for oneself, assume, or appropriate. It is derived from the combination of "ad" meaning "to" or "towards" and "rogare" meaning "ask" or "request". In essence, "arrogate" originally meant to assert or claim something without proper authority or justification. The term made its way into Old French as "arrogant" before being adopted into Middle English as "arrogate" with a similar meaning.

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Conjugate verb Arrogate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have arrogated
you would have arrogated
he/she/it would have arrogated
we would have arrogated
they would have arrogated
I would have arrogate
you would have arrogate
he/she/it would have arrogate
we would have arrogate
they would have arrogate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been arrogating
you would have been arrogating
he/she/it would have been arrogating
we would have been arrogating
they would have been arrogating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would arrogate
you would arrogate
he/she/it would arrogate
we would arrogate
they would arrogate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be arrogating
you would be arrogating
he/she/it would be arrogating
we would be arrogating
they would be arrogating

FUTURE

I will arrogate
you will arrogate
he/she/it will arrogate
we will arrogate
they will arrogate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be arrogating
you will be arrogating
he/she/it will be arrogating
we will be arrogating
they will be arrogating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have arrogated
you will have arrogated
he/she/it will have arrogated
we will have arrogated
they will have arrogated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been arrogating
you will have been arrogating
he/she/it will have been arrogating
we will have been arrogating
they will have been arrogating

IMPERATIVE

you arrogate
we let´s arrogate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to arrogate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was arrogating
you were arrogating
he/she/it was arrogating
we were arrogating
they were arrogating

PAST PARTICIPLE

arrogated

PAST PERFECT

I had arrogated
you had arrogated
he/she/it had arrogated
we had arrogated
they had arrogated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been arrogating
you had been arrogating
he/she/it had been arrogating
we had been arrogating
they had been arrogating

PRESENT

I arrogate
you arrogate
he/she/it arrogates
we arrogate
they arrogate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am arrogating
you are arrogating
he/she/it is arrogating
we are arrogating
they are arrogating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

arrogating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have arrogated
you have arrogated
he/she/it has arrogated
we have arrogated
they have arrogated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been arrogating
you have been arrogating
he/she/it has been arrogating
we have been arrogating
they have been arrogating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it arrogate

SIMPLE PAST

I arrogated
you arrogated
he/she/it arrogated
we arrogated
they arrogated

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