delirate

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9
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10
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛlɪɹeɪt/

Definition of delirate

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (intransitive, rare)To act, speak or reason in a manner thought insane, to be affected or characterized by delirium; to rave.
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verb

  1. (intransitive, rare)To act, speak or reason in a manner thought insane, to be affected or characterized by delirium; to rave.
  2. (obsolete, transitive)To madden, to make crazy.

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Etymology

First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin dēlīrātus, perfect passive participle of dēlīrō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Cognate with French délirer.

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