Pate

Pronunciation: /peɪt/

Definitions of pate

noun the crown of the head

Example Sentences

A1 I spread pate on my toast for breakfast.

A2 The chef prepared a delicious chicken liver pate.

B1 The pate was served with crackers and cheese as an appetizer.

B2 The gourmet store sells a variety of pates made from different meats.

C1 The foie gras pate was a delicacy enjoyed by the guests.

C2 The chef's signature dish was a truffle-infused pate served with brioche.

Examples of pate in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious pate made from duck liver and truffles.

informal I love spreading pate on crackers for a fancy snack.

slang Let's grab some pate and wine for a classy night in.

figurative His words were like a smooth pate, spreading easily and leaving a lasting impression.

Grammatical Forms of pate

• past tense: pated
• plural: pates
• comparative: more pate
• superlative: most pate
• present tense: pates
• future tense: will pate
• perfect tense: have pated
• continuous tense: is pating
• singular: pate
• positive degree: pate
• infinitive: to pate
• gerund: pating
• participle: pated

Origin and Evolution of pate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'pate' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'pate' meaning 'head'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pate' has evolved to refer specifically to the top of a person's head or a meat dish made from the head of an animal.