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Definition of “prate”

prate (preɪt Pronunciation for prate

Definitions

verb

  1. intr to talk idly and at length; chatter
  2. tr to utter in an idle or empty way

noun

  1. idle or trivial talk; prattle; chatter

Derived Forms

ˈprater noun
ˈpratingly adverb

Word Origin

C15: of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch prāten, Icelandic and Norwegian prata, Danish prate

Synonyms

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= chatter, go on, gas, boast, rabbit (on), jaw, brag, babble, waffle, drivel, yak, gab, blather, witter on, blether, shoot your mouth off

Example Sentences Including 'prate'

And these attributes tie significantly to the things that Google-knockers prate about.
Globe and Mail (2004)

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