How Do You Spell SPECTATE?

Pronunciation: [spˈɛkte͡ɪt] (IPA)

Spectate is spelt as /ˈspɛkteɪt/, with the stress on the second syllable. The word is derived from the root word "spectator" which refers to someone who watches an event, typically a sporting or cultural event. The addition of the -ate suffix in "spectate" transforms the noun form to a verb, meaning to watch or observe an event. The spelling follows the standard English rules regarding the pronunciation of the vowel sound "a" and the syllable stress on the second syllable.

SPECTATE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "spectate" refers to the act of formally observing or watching an event, performance, or activity as a spectator. It typically involves being present at a live or virtual venue, such as a stadium, theater, or online streaming platform, to witness a specific happening. When individuals spectate, they usually do not directly participate or engage in the event but assume the role of an audience member or observer.

   Spectating can encompass a wide range of activities, including watching sports competitions, theatrical plays, concerts, debates, conferences, or video game matches, among others. It entails paying close attention to the proceedings while maintaining a passive role, often for the purpose of entertainment, education, or pure fascination.

   In a social context, spectating can elicit various emotions and reactions from the spectators. They may experience excitement, joy, sorrow, surprise, or admiration, depending on the nature of the event and their personal interests. Spectating also fosters a sense of community and collective experience, as people gather together to share in the observation of a shared event or performance.

   Overall, spectate is a verb that encompasses the act of deliberately observing an event from an audience perspective, shedding light on the central role that spectators play in enhancing the significance and impact of various activities.

Common Misspellings for SPECTATE

• sepertate
• spectater
• specualte
• spectatle
• spectaters
• specture
• spectal
• spectars
• spectale
• specta
• spectulate
• sepetate
• spective
• speculte
• septate
• spesciate
• soectate
• spesctate
• spectatse
• spicuate
• spette
• spectakel
• spieciate
• speciaite
• sectae
• synecrate
• Spechte
• pecoate
• Spectentt

Etymology of SPECTATE

The word "spectate" is derived from the Latin verb "spectare", which means "to watch" or "to see". In Latin, "spectare" comes from the noun "spectrum", meaning "spectacle" or "public show". "Spectrum" in turn is derived from the verb "specere", meaning "to look at" or "to see". The word "spectate" first appeared in the English language in the 17th century, specifically in the context of observing or being a spectator of a public event or performance.

Similar spelling words for SPECTATE

• spectacled,
• spectacular,
• spectator,
• spectre,
• spicate,
• speciate,
• spiccato,
• specter,
• Specht,
• spectrum,
• spectral,
• spectacles,
• spaced,
• specked,
• spectacle,
• spector.

Conjugate verb Spectate

CONDITIONAL

I would spectate

you would spectate

he/she/it would spectate

we would spectate

they would spectate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be spectating

you would be spectating

he/she/it would be spectating

we would be spectating

they would be spectating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have spectate

you would have spectate

he/she/it would have spectate

we would have spectate

they would have spectate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been spectating

you would have been spectating

he/she/it would have been spectating

we would have been spectating

they would have been spectating

FUTURE

I will spectate

you will spectate

he/she/it will spectate

we will spectate

they will spectate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be spectating

you will be spectating

he/she/it will be spectating

we will be spectating

they will be spectating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have spectated

you will have spectated

he/she/it will have spectated

we will have spectated

they will have spectated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been spectating

you will have been spectating

he/she/it will have been spectating

we will have been spectating

they will have been spectating

IMPERATIVE

you spectate

we let´s spectate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to spectate

PAST

I spectated

you spectated

he/she/it spectated

we spectated

they spectated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was spectating

you were spectating

he/she/it was spectating

we were spectating

they were spectating

PAST PARTICIPLE

spectated

PAST PERFECT

I had spectated

you had spectated

he/she/it had spectated

we had spectated

they had spectated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been spectating

you had been spectating

he/she/it had been spectating

we had been spectating

they had been spectating

PRESENT

I spectate

you spectate

he/she/it spectates

we spectate

they spectate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am spectating

you are spectating

he/she/it is spectating

we are spectating

they are spectating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

spectating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have spectated

you have spectated

he/she/it has spectated

we have spectated

they have spectated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been spectating

you have been spectating

he/she/it has been spectating

we have been spectating

they have been spectating

I would have spectated

we would have spectated

you would have spectated

he/she/it would have spectated

they would have spectated