prate

[preɪt]

prate Definition

talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way.

Using prate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She would prate on about her new job for hours.

  • Example

    He prated endlessly about his political views.

  • Example

    The children were prating and giggling in the back of the classroom.

prate Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with prate

  • to talk continuously and at length, often in a way that is boring or annoying

    Example

    He prated away about his favorite sports team, but I wasn't really interested.

  • to talk about something in a way that is considered foolish or unimportant

    Example

    She was prating of her new dress, but I had more important things to worry about.

  • to talk to oneself in a way that is considered foolish or unimportant

    Example

    He was prating to himself as he walked down the street, muttering about the weather and other trivial things.

Origins of prate

from Middle Low German 'praten', meaning 'to chatter'

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Summary: prate in Brief

'Prate' [preɪt] is a verb that means to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way. It is often used to describe someone who talks too much about unimportant things, as in 'She would prate on about her new job for hours.' 'Prate' can also be used in phrases like 'prate away,' 'prate of,' and 'prate to oneself,' all of which imply excessive or unimportant talking.