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alliterate

verb

/əˈlɪtəreɪt/

Meaning

to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence

The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.

repeat, echo, rhyme, iterate

differ, vary

alliterate words, alliterate sounds, poet alliterates, alliterate phrases

to alert about danger; to give notice of risk

to write down or observe something; to pay attention to

to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces

To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.

To support or strengthen; to prop up.

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.