asperate

English edit

Etymology edit

From Latin asperatus, from asperare (“to make rough”), from asper (“rough”).

Pronunciation edit

(verb) IPA^(key): /æspəɹeɪt/
(adjective) IPA^(key): /æspəɹət/
Homophone: aspirate

Verb edit

asperate (third-person singular simple present asperates, present participle asperating, simple past and past participle asperated)

To make rough or harsh.

Adjective edit

asperate (comparative more asperate, superlative most asperate)

rough

Synonyms edit

asperous

Anagrams edit

separate

Latin edit

Verb edit

asperāte

second-person plural present active imperative of asperō