How Do You Spell CONFEDERATE?

Pronunciation: [kənfˈɛdəɹət] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "confederate" can be tricky because of its silent 'e' and the vowel sound it makes before the two consonants 'd' and 'r'. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /kənˈfɛdərət/, with the stress on the second syllable. The 'ə' symbol represents the schwa sound, which is a short, unstressed vowel sound. The 'ɛ' symbol represents the short 'e' vowel sound. This information can help learners of English to pronounce the word correctly and avoid common spelling mistakes.

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CONFEDERATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Confederate, as a noun, refers to a person who is part of a group, alliance, or organization, usually formed to achieve a common goal or objective. It can also denote a person who is united with others in a political or military association, such as a member of a confederation or a group of states or countries joined together by a formal agreement. A confederate may also refer to a person involved in a conspiracy or illicit activity, particularly one who collaborates with others to carry out a harmful or unlawful plan.

    As an adjective, confederate denotes something that is related to or associated with a confederation, alliance, or joint effort. It can further refer to something that is connected with a group or coalition, especially in a political or military context. Additionally, confederate can be used to describe a person who is united with others in a common purpose or undertaking.

    Historically, the term "Confederate" is commonly associated with the Confederate States of America, which refers to the group of Southern states that seceded from the United States during the American Civil War (1861-1865) and formed their own government. This term is often used to describe individuals, soldiers, or sympathizers who supported or fought for the Confederate cause during that period.

  2. • United in a league; allied by treaty.
    • To ally; to unite together in a league with others.
    • A person or a nation united in a league with others; an ally; an accomplice.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CONFEDERATE

The word "confederate" has its origins in the late Middle English period and can be traced back to the Latin word "confoederatus", which means "united together". The Latin term is a combination of "con-" meaning "together" and "foederatus" meaning "leagued or federated". It originally referred to allies or members of a league or federation. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to individuals or groups who were united in a political or military alliance, especially during the American Civil War when it gained its modern connotation.

Idioms with the word CONFEDERATE

  • confederate with (someone or something) To confederate with someone or something means to ally, collaborate, or join forces with them or it. It typically refers to individuals or groups uniting in a common purpose or goal, often for a certain period of time or for a specific activity. The term "confederate" here emphasizes the cooperative and mutually beneficial nature of the alliance or partnership.

Similar spelling words for CONFEDERATE

Plural form of CONFEDERATE is CONFEDERATES

Conjugate verb Confederate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been confederating
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IMPERATIVE

you confederate
we let´s confederate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to confederate

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

confederated

PAST PERFECT

I had confederated
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been confederating
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PRESENT

I confederate
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am confederating
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

confederating

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been confederating
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it confederate

SIMPLE PAST

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