How Do You Spell IMPRECATE?

Pronunciation: [ɪmpɹɪkˈe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "imprecate" is a verb that means to invoke or call down evil upon someone or something. Its spelling can be confusing because it contains the letter combination "pre" followed by the letter "c". However, the word's pronunciation can be written using IPA phonetic transcription as /ˈɪmprəkeɪt/, with the stress on the second syllable. This helps to clarify the spelling and ensure correct pronunciation, which is essential for clear communication.

IMPRECATE Meaning and Definition

1. Imprecate, derived from the Latin word "imprecari," refers to the act of invoking or calling down evil, harm, or curses upon someone or something. It typically entails uttering prayers or wishes for calamity or misfortune to befall the intended target. Imprecation often involves expressions of anger, frustration, or vengeance, aiming to cause harm or invoke divine intervention to punish the target.

   The act of imprecation can be performed through various means, such as spoken words, written texts, or symbolic gestures, all of which articulate the desire for harm to be inflicted upon the target. The intent behind imprecating can stem from personal grievances, a desire for justice, or even a belief in supernatural forces and their capacity to impose punishment.

   The use of imprecation can be found in various cultural and religious practices throughout history, often associated with invoking divine powers or utilizing supernatural beliefs to bring about desired outcomes. In some religious contexts, imprecation can be seen as a form of ritualistic or spiritual action, seeking retribution or penalty for perceived wrongs.

   However, it is important to note that imprecation may carry negative connotations due to its association with harmful intentions and desires for suffering or vengeance. Societally, the act of imprecating is often seen as offensive, inappropriate, or morally questionable. Its usage can fall outside the bounds of civil discourse and respectful communication, and it is generally discouraged in most contexts as a means of resolving conflicts or expressing discontent.

2. To invoke, as an evil on any one; to pray that a curse or calamity may fall upon.

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

Common Misspellings for IMPRECATE

• aprecate
• apprecate
• implecate
• impreecate
• imprecatte
• impreste
• impreat
• improgate
• improate
• embrecate
• Impreshte
• imbreciate
• Fimbrecate
• Impreceate
• Imprecet
• Imprequate
• Impreatte

Etymology of IMPRECATE

The word imprecate comes from the Latin verb imprecari, formed by combining the prefix in- (meaning not) and the verb precari (meaning to pray, to beg). The Latin word imprecari essentially meant to invoke evil or misfortune upon someone through prayer or curse. Over time, in English, imprecate took on the meaning of to invoke or call down evil upon someone or something.

Similar spelling words for IMPRECATE

• imprecise,
• impregnably,
• impressment,
• imbricated,
• impure,
• impression,
• impressed,
• impress,
• impresario,
• impregnate,
• imprecision,
• improve,
• impregnable,
• imprecation,
• imbrication,
• imbrue,
• imbricate,
• impressive,
• impractical,
• impregnated,
• impureness,
• impressible,
• imprecisely,
• imprimatur.

Conjugate verb Imprecate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have imprecated

you would have imprecated

he/she/it would have imprecated

we would have imprecated

they would have imprecated

I would have imprecate

you would have imprecate

he/she/it would have imprecate

we would have imprecate

they would have imprecate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been imprecating

you would have been imprecating

he/she/it would have been imprecating

we would have been imprecating

they would have been imprecating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would imprecate

you would imprecate

he/she/it would imprecate

we would imprecate

they would imprecate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be imprecating

you would be imprecating

he/she/it would be imprecating

we would be imprecating

they would be imprecating

FUTURE

I will imprecate

you will imprecate

he/she/it will imprecate

we will imprecate

they will imprecate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be imprecating

you will be imprecating

he/she/it will be imprecating

we will be imprecating

they will be imprecating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have imprecated

you will have imprecated

he/she/it will have imprecated

we will have imprecated

they will have imprecated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been imprecating

you will have been imprecating

he/she/it will have been imprecating

we will have been imprecating

they will have been imprecating

IMPERATIVE

you imprecate

we let´s imprecate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to imprecate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was imprecating

you were imprecating

he/she/it was imprecating

we were imprecating

they were imprecating

PAST PARTICIPLE

imprecated

PAST PERFECT

I had imprecated

you had imprecated

he/she/it had imprecated

we had imprecated

they had imprecated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been imprecating

you had been imprecating

he/she/it had been imprecating

we had been imprecating

they had been imprecating

PRESENT

I imprecate

you imprecate

he/she/it imprecates

we imprecate

they imprecate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am imprecating

you are imprecating

he/she/it is imprecating

we are imprecating

they are imprecating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

imprecating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have imprecated

you have imprecated

he/she/it has imprecated

we have imprecated

they have imprecated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been imprecating

you have been imprecating

he/she/it has been imprecating

we have been imprecating

they have been imprecating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it imprecate

SIMPLE PAST

I imprecated

you imprecated

he/she/it imprecated

we imprecated

they imprecated