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deplorate en · ADJ

Etymology

First attested in 1544; borrowed from Latin dēplōrātus, perfect passive participle of dēplōrō, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Meanings

1. (obsolete) deplorable
   • […] but seeing 'tis now evident and certain that my safety without her destruction, is in a more deplorate estate, I am most grievously affected […] 1670, Richard Baker, Chronicle of the Kings of England: With Additions, page 392:

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Relateds

implore · deplore · explore