nate

/neɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a male given name, especially a shortened form of Nathan.

“His name is Nate, but his full name is Nathaniel.”

2. verb

to drop or let fall, typically in a sudden or careless manner.

“The leaves nate from the trees in autumn.”

3. verb

to decorate or ornament with flowers or other foliage.

“The garden was nated with beautiful flowers.”

4. verb

to drop or let fall, typically in a sudden or careless manner, especially water, as from a leaky pipe.

“The faucet was nating water all over the floor.”

Synonyms

  • Nathan
  • drop
  • fall

Antonyms

  • ascend
  • rise