commote Definition
- 1(archaic) to disturb or agitate (a place or people)
- 2(archaic) to put (something) into motion
Using commote: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "commote" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The arrival of the new governor commoted the entire province.
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The sudden noise commoted the peaceful atmosphere of the library.
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The news of the accident commoted the whole town.
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The dog commoted the sleeping cat by barking loudly.
commote Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with commote
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He commoted himself from the couch and went to the kitchen.
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The manager commoted the team to action after the disappointing loss.
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The politician's remarks commoted a hornet's nest among his opponents.
Origins of commote
from Old English 'cimotian', meaning 'to move, stir'
Summary: commote in Brief
The verb 'commote' [kəˈməʊt] is an archaic term that means to disturb or agitate a place or people, or to put something into motion. It can be used in phrases like 'commote oneself,' 'commote something to action,' and 'commote a hornet's nest.'
