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prate

verb

/preɪt/

Meaning

to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.

babble, chatter, ramble, blabber, gab

be silent, quiet, hush

prate about, prate on, prate endlessly, prate foolishly

To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.

To encourage or motivate someone to take action.

to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress

to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way

combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.

to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something