How Do You Spell LUSTRATE?

Pronunciation: [lˈʌstɹe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "lustrate" is spelled with the letter combination "str", which can be confusing for English language learners. The pronunciation of this word is /ˈlʌstreɪt/, with the stressed syllable being the second one. The "u" in "lustrate" is pronounced as "uh" and the "e" at the end is silent. This word means to purify or cleanse through a ritual, often associated with religion. Despite its relatively uncommon use, it is important to have an accurate understanding of its spelling and pronunciation.

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Common Misspellings
Etymology
Similar spelling words
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LUSTRATE Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "lustrate" is a verb that refers to the act of purifying or cleansing something, often using water or another liquid substance. It is derived from the Latin word "lustrare," which means "to purify."

    In a religious context, "lustrate" is often associated with ritualistic or symbolic purification. This can involve the sprinkling, dousing, or bathing of a person or object with water or other sacred substances, such as oil or incense. The purpose of lustration in these contexts is to cleanse and consecrate, removing impurities or negative energy, and allowing for a renewed or restored state of purity.

    Beyond religious or spiritual realms, "lustrate" can also be used more broadly to describe the act of cleansing or purifying something. For example, it can refer to the process of cleaning a physical space, such as a room or an object, by using water or cleaning agents to remove dirt, stains, or grime. It can also be used metaphorically to describe actions or processes aimed at purging or eliminating undesirable elements, whether they be physical, emotional, or conceptual in nature.

    Overall, "lustrate" conveys the idea of purification, cleansing, and consecration, and is often associated with rituals, ceremonies, or deliberate acts of cleansing for spiritual, symbolic, or practical purposes.

  2. To cleanse or purify.

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

Common Misspellings for LUSTRATE

  • kustrate
  • pustrate
  • oustrate
  • lystrate
  • lhstrate
  • ljstrate
  • listrate
  • l8strate
  • l7strate
  • luatrate
  • luztrate
  • luxtrate
  • ludtrate
  • luetrate
  • luwtrate
  • lusrrate
  • lusfrate
  • lusgrate
  • lusyrate
  • lusttrate

Etymology of LUSTRATE

The word "lustrate" has its roots in Latin. It comes from the Latin verb "lustrare", which means "to purify" or "to consecrate". In ancient Roman culture, lustrations were ritual purification ceremonies conducted to cleanse and protect individuals or places from negative influences or spiritual impurities. Over time, the word "lustrate" has evolved to encompass a broader sense of purification, often associated with spiritual or ceremonial acts of cleansing.

Similar spelling words for LUSTRATE

Conjugate verb Lustrate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have lustrated
you would have lustrated
he/she/it would have lustrated
we would have lustrated
they would have lustrated
I would have lustrate
you would have lustrate
he/she/it would have lustrate
we would have lustrate
they would have lustrate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been lustrating
you would have been lustrating
he/she/it would have been lustrating
we would have been lustrating
they would have been lustrating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would lustrate
you would lustrate
he/she/it would lustrate
we would lustrate
they would lustrate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be lustrating
you would be lustrating
he/she/it would be lustrating
we would be lustrating
they would be lustrating

FUTURE

I will lustrate
you will lustrate
he/she/it will lustrate
we will lustrate
they will lustrate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be lustrating
you will be lustrating
he/she/it will be lustrating
we will be lustrating
they will be lustrating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have lustrated
you will have lustrated
he/she/it will have lustrated
we will have lustrated
they will have lustrated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been lustrating
you will have been lustrating
he/she/it will have been lustrating
we will have been lustrating
they will have been lustrating

IMPERATIVE

you lustrate
we let´s lustrate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lustrate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was lustrating
you were lustrating
he/she/it was lustrating
we were lustrating
they were lustrating

PAST PARTICIPLE

lustrated

PAST PERFECT

I had lustrated
you had lustrated
he/she/it had lustrated
we had lustrated
they had lustrated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been lustrating
you had been lustrating
he/she/it had been lustrating
we had been lustrating
they had been lustrating

PRESENT

I lustrate
you lustrate
he/she/it lustrates
we lustrate
they lustrate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am lustrating
you are lustrating
he/she/it is lustrating
we are lustrating
they are lustrating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

lustrating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lustrated
you have lustrated
he/she/it has lustrated
we have lustrated
they have lustrated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been lustrating
you have been lustrating
he/she/it has been lustrating
we have been lustrating
they have been lustrating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it lustrate

SIMPLE PAST

I lustrated
you lustrated
he/she/it lustrated
we lustrated
they lustrated

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