Adulates

Pronunciation: /ˈædʒəˌleɪts/

Definitions of adulates

verb to praise or flatter excessively

Example Sentences

A1 She adulates her favorite singer by attending all of his concerts.

A2 The students adulate their teacher for always being patient and helpful.

B1 The politician was adulated by his supporters for his promises of positive change.

B2 The famous actor is often adulated by fans wherever he goes.

C1 The artist was adulated for his groundbreaking work in the art world.

C2 The Nobel Prize winner is adulated for her contributions to science and society.

Examples of adulates in a Sentence

formal The renowned artist is often adulated for his exceptional talent.

informal Everyone adulates her for her amazing fashion sense.

slang The celebrity is constantly adulated by her fans.

figurative The company adulates their top performer as the 'star' of the team.

Grammatical Forms of adulates

• past tense: adulated
• plural: adulates
• comparative: more adulated
• superlative: most adulated
• present tense: adulates
• future tense: will adulate
• perfect tense: has adulated
• continuous tense: is adulating
• singular: adulate
• positive degree: adulates
• infinitive: to adulate
• gerund: adulating
• participle: adulated

Origin and Evolution of adulates

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adulates' originated from the Latin word 'adulatus', which means to flatter or praise excessively.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adulates' has retained its original meaning of excessive flattery or praise, but may also be used in a more negative context to imply insincere admiration.