How Do You Spell PERSONATE?

Pronunciation: [pˈɜːsənˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "personate" is spelled with a long "o" sound in the second syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription for "personate" is /ˈpɜːsəneɪt/. The first syllable is pronounced with a "per" sound, the second syllable has a long "o" sound, and the final syllable is pronounced with a "nayt" sound. "Personate" means to impersonate or to assume the identity of someone else, often with malicious intent. It is important to spell this word correctly to avoid confusion or miscommunication.

PERSONATE Meaning and Definition

1. The word "personate" is a verb with multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used.

   One definition of "personate" is to knowingly assume or pretend to be another person, character, or identity, often in order to deceive or trick others. It involves imitating someone's appearance, actions, or mannerisms with the intention of creating a false impression. For example, an actor personates a historical figure on stage, or someone may personate a police officer to gain access to a restricted area.

   Another usage of "personate" is in the field of biology, where it refers to the act of imitating or mimicking characteristics of another species or object for survival purposes. This is often seen in various forms of camouflage and mimicry found in nature, where animals or plants resemble other species or objects in their environment as a defense mechanism or to lure prey.

   Additionally, "personate" can also mean to represent or portray someone or something on a symbolic or artistic level, particularly in the form of visual or dramatic representation. This can be seen, for instance, when an artist personates emotions or concepts through paintings or sculptures.

   Overall, "personate" involves assuming a particular identity, either physically, behaviorally, or symbolically, in order to convey a specific message, deceive others, or adapt for survival.

2. • In bot., a form of monopetalous corolla where the orifice of the tube is closed by an inflated projection of the throat, the whole resembling a gaping mask.

   • To assume the character of another, and in such a way as to pass for that person; to counterfeit; to feign; to play a fictitious character.

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

Common Misspellings for PERSONATE

• oersonate
• lersonate
• -ersonate
• 0ersonate
• pwrsonate
• psrsonate
• pdrsonate
• prrsonate
• p4rsonate
• p3rsonate
• peesonate
• pedsonate
• pefsonate
• petsonate
• pe5sonate
• pe4sonate
• peraonate
• perzonate
• perxonate
• personater

Etymology of PERSONATE

The word "personate" has its roots in Latin. It derives from the Latin verb "personare", which is a combination of the prefix "per-" meaning "through" or "thoroughly", and "sonare", meaning "to sound" or "to make a noise". In Latin, "personare" referred to producing a sound through a mask or a theatrical character. Over time, this verb developed into the word "personatus", which eventually made its way into English as "personate". In English, "personate" initially meant to assume a particular character or role, especially in a theatrical context. It later expanded its usage to include taking on the appearance or identity of someone else in general.

Similar spelling words for PERSONATE

• personage,
• persing,
• personalise,
• persimmon,
• personhood,
• personalised,
• personally,
• personation,
• personnel,
• Pearson,
• persian,
• person hour,
• persona,
• personalty,
• personality,
• personify,
• personable,
• Persinger,
• personal,
• persson,
• persoonia,
• Pierson,
• perigonal,
• personalize,
• person,
• personalized,
• pehrson,
• peirson,
• Persons.

Conjugate verb Personate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have personated

you would have personated

he/she/it would have personated

we would have personated

they would have personated

I would have personate

you would have personate

he/she/it would have personate

we would have personate

they would have personate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been personating

you would have been personating

he/she/it would have been personating

we would have been personating

they would have been personating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would personate

you would personate

he/she/it would personate

we would personate

they would personate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be personating

you would be personating

he/she/it would be personating

we would be personating

they would be personating

FUTURE

I will personate

you will personate

he/she/it will personate

we will personate

they will personate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be personating

you will be personating

he/she/it will be personating

we will be personating

they will be personating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have personated

you will have personated

he/she/it will have personated

we will have personated

they will have personated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been personating

you will have been personating

he/she/it will have been personating

we will have been personating

they will have been personating

IMPERATIVE

you personate

we let´s personate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to personate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was personating

you were personating

he/she/it was personating

we were personating

they were personating

PAST PARTICIPLE

personated

PAST PERFECT

I had personated

you had personated

he/she/it had personated

we had personated

they had personated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been personating

you had been personating

he/she/it had been personating

we had been personating

they had been personating

PRESENT

I personate

you personate

he/she/it personates

we personate

they personate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am personating

you are personating

he/she/it is personating

we are personating

they are personating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

personating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have personated

you have personated

he/she/it has personated

we have personated

they have personated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been personating

you have been personating

he/she/it has been personating

we have been personating

they have been personating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it personate

SIMPLE PAST

I personated

you personated

he/she/it personated

we personated

they personated