How Do You Spell IMPRECATES?

Pronunciation: [ɪmpɹɪkˈe͡ɪts] (IPA)

The word "imprecates" is spelled with a long "a" sound in the second syllable, as indicated by the IPA phonetic transcription /ɪm.prə.ket/. This word is a verb meaning to invoke a curse or to wish harm upon someone or something. The spelling of this word can be tricky for some because the "a" in the second syllable is pronounced differently than in similar words like "imprecise" or "imprecation". However, understanding the pronunciation through phonetic transcription can help with correct spelling.

IMPRECATES Meaning and Definition

1. Imprecates refers to the third person singular present tense form of the verb "imprecate." The term "imprecate" refers to the act of invoking a curse or uttering a curse upon someone or something. It expresses a desire for harm or misfortune to befall the targeted individual or entity. The act of imprecating is often seen as a form of strong emotional expression, often fueled by anger, resentment, or a desire for revenge.

   The act of imprecating is typically accomplished through the use of specific words or phrases that are intended to invoke a curse. These curses may vary in intensity and severity, ranging from general ill wishes to more specific calls for harm or suffering. Imprecations can be found across different cultures and are often rooted in religious or cultural beliefs regarding divine intervention or justice.

   It is important to note that the act of imprecating is generally considered negative and is often seen as an expression of harmful intent towards others. It is typically frowned upon in many societies, as it goes against notions of empathy, compassion, and forgiveness. The consequences of imprecations may vary depending on the belief systems and cultural values of different communities.

Common Misspellings for IMPRECATES

• apprecates
• intrecates
• imErecates

Etymology of IMPRECATES

The word "imprecates" is derived from the Latin verb "imprecari", which means "to invoke by prayer" or "to pray against". It is formed by combining the prefix "im-" (meaning "into" or "upon") and the verb "precari" (meaning "to pray").

Similar spelling words for IMPRECATES

• impression,
• imprecision,
• imbricate,
• impreciseness,
• imprecate,
• impressible,
• impressionism,
• impregnated,
• impressionist,
• impressment,
• imprecation,
• impureness,
• impressive,
• impress,
• impressed,
• impregnable,
• imprimatur,
• impressively,
• impregnate,
• impresario,
• imprecise,
• imbricated,
• imprecisely.

Conjugate verb Imprecates

CONDITIONAL

I would imprecate

we would imprecate

you would imprecate

he/she/it would imprecate

they would imprecate

FUTURE

I will imprecate

we will imprecate

you will imprecate

he/she/it will imprecate

they will imprecate

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have imprecated

we will have imprecated

you will have imprecated

he/she/it will have imprecated

they will have imprecated

PAST

I imprecated

we imprecated

you imprecated

he/she/it imprecated

they imprecated

PAST PERFECT

I had imprecated

we had imprecated

you had imprecated

he/she/it had imprecated

they had imprecated

PRESENT

I imprecate

we imprecate

you imprecate

he/she/it imprecates

they imprecate

PRESENT PERFECT

I have imprecated

we have imprecated

you have imprecated

he/she/it has imprecated

they have imprecated

I am imprecating

we are imprecating

you are imprecating

he/she/it is imprecating

they are imprecating

I was imprecating

we were imprecating

you were imprecating

he/she/it was imprecating

they were imprecating

I will be imprecating

we will be imprecating

you will be imprecating

he/she/it will be imprecating

they will be imprecating

I have been imprecating

we have been imprecating

you have been imprecating

he/she/it has been imprecating

they have been imprecating

I had been imprecating

we had been imprecating

you had been imprecating

he/she/it had been imprecating

they had been imprecating

I will have been imprecating

we will have been imprecating

you will have been imprecating

he/she/it will have been imprecating

they will have been imprecating

I would have imprecated

we would have imprecated

you would have imprecated

he/she/it would have imprecated

they would have imprecated

I would be imprecating

we would be imprecating

you would be imprecating

he/she/it would be imprecating

they would be imprecating

I would have been imprecating

we would have been imprecating

you would have been imprecating

he/she/it would have been imprecating

they would have been imprecating