How Do You Spell IMMOLATE?

Pronunciation: [ɪmˈɒle͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "immolate" is pronounced /ˈɪm.ə.leɪt/ and means to sacrifice oneself or something valuable. The reason for the spelling of this word is because it comes from the Latin word "immolatus" which means "sacrifice". The "mm" in the middle of the word represents the double consonant in the Latin origin. The ending "-ate" is a common suffix indicating an action or a state of being. The phonetic transcription makes it easier for learners of English to pronounce and spell the word correctly.

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IMMOLATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Immolate is a verb that refers to the act of sacrificing or killing oneself, usually by intense fire, as a form of religious devotion or as a political protest. This word is derived from the Latin word "immolare," which means "to sprinkle or offer as a sacrifice."

    In a religious context, immolation is commonly associated with ancient rituals and beliefs. It often involves a person setting themselves on fire or allowing themselves to be burned alive to demonstrate their devotion to a god or higher power. This act is typically seen as an extreme and ultimate sacrifice.

    Immolation can also be part of political movements or acts of protest. Throughout history, individuals have resorted to self-immolation as a desperate method to draw attention to injustice, authoritarian regimes, or as a form of resistance. These acts are intended to provoke a visceral response, shock society, and bring forth change or awareness.

    Figuratively, immolate can also be used to describe a situation where someone intentionally causes harm to themselves or self-destructs in pursuit of a particular goal or belief. For instance, in financial terms, someone may immolate their wealth by making poor investment decisions.

    However, it is important to note that self-immolation is an extreme and dangerous act that is not condoned or recommended due to the irreversible consequences it brings.

  2. To sacrifice; to offer in sacrifice; to kill, as a victim offered in sacrifice.

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

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Etymology of IMMOLATE

The word "immolate" derives from the Latin word "immolare", which is a combination of "in" (meaning "in" or "into") and "mola" (meaning "meal" or "flour"). In ancient Roman rituals, sacrifices were often made by burning wheat or grain as an offering to the gods. Over time, "immolare" came to mean "to sacrifice by fire" or "to offer in ritual sacrifice". This meaning was then adopted into English as "immolate", which refers to the act of killing or sacrificing someone or something by fire, usually as a religious or ritualistic act.

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Conjugate verb Immolate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have immolated
you would have immolated
he/she/it would have immolated
we would have immolated
they would have immolated
I would have immolate
you would have immolate
he/she/it would have immolate
we would have immolate
they would have immolate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you immolate
we let´s immolate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to immolate

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

immolated

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I immolate
you immolate
he/she/it immolates
we immolate
they immolate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

immolating

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it immolate

SIMPLE PAST

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

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