How Do You Spell FEDERATE?

Pronunciation: [fˈɛdəɹət] (IPA)

Federate is a verb that denotes the act of forming a union or alliance between different groups or entities. The word is written with a "d" after the "e" and is pronounced as /ˈfɛdəreɪt/. This means that the first syllable is pronounced with the short "e" sound, followed by stressing the second syllable, then pronouncing the "a" and "t" at the end. The spelling and pronunciation of the word are important for people to understand and use in formal or professional communication.

FEDERATE Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "federate" is an adjective that refers to something related or pertaining to a federation or a federal system. It also serves as a verb which means to unite or join together in a federation.

    As an adjective, "federate" describes organizations, states, or groups that form a federal union or association, sharing certain powers and responsibilities. In this context, "federate" implies the existence of a governing body or central authority that oversees the collective decisions and actions of the member entities. For example, in a federate system, individual states or provinces retain a degree of autonomy while still being subject to the federal government's laws and regulations.

    As a verb, "federate" refers to the act of forming, joining, or uniting separate entities into a federation. This often involves establishing a formal agreement or treaty that outlines the terms and conditions of the federation. The aim of federating is typically to enhance cooperation, promote common goals, and strengthen collective decision-making among member entities. For instance, several countries may federate to create a stronger political or economic alliance.

    In summary, "federate" can be used as both an adjective and a verb. As an adjective, it describes anything related to a federation or federal system. As a verb, it means to unite or join entities together in a federation.

  2. United by compact.

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

Common Misspellings for FEDERATE

Etymology of FEDERATE

The word "federate" comes from the Latin word "foederatus", which means "leagued or sworn to an alliance". It is derived from the Latin verb "foederare", meaning "to establish by treaty". The term was commonly used in ancient Rome to refer to states or tribes that were united through a formal treaty or alliance. The word "federate" has been used in English since the 17th century and has retained its original meaning of forming an alliance or union.

Similar spelling words for FEDERATE

Conjugate verb Federate

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have federate
you would have federate
he/she/it would have federate
we would have federate
they would have federate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you federate
we let´s federate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to federate

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

federated

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I federate
you federate
he/she/it federates
we federate
they federate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

federating

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been federating
you have been federating
he/she/it has been federating
we have been federating
they have been federating
I would have federated
we would have federated
you would have federated
he/she/it would have federated
they would have federated

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