IMPERATE


Meaning of IMPERATE in English

I. ˈimpəˌrāt transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Latin imperatus, past participle of imperare to command — more at emperor

: command , govern

• im·per·a·tion ˌimpəˈrāshən noun -s

II. adjective

Etymology: Latin imperatus

obsolete , of an act : commanded — contrasted with elicit

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