MILITATE


Meaning of MILITATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmɪlɪteɪt ]

v.intr. (usu. foll. by against) (of facts or evidence) have force or effect (what you say militates against our opinion). °Often confused with mitigate. [L militare militat- f. miles militis soldier]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.