How Do You Spell SMOTE?

Pronunciation: [smˈə͡ʊt] (IPA)

The verb "smote" is pronounced /smoʊt/ with two syllables. It is a past tense form of "smite", meaning to strike or hit forcefully. The spelling of "smote" follows the typical pattern of English past tense verbs that end in "e", such as "baked" or "liked". The "o" sound is pronounced as a long "o" /oʊ/, followed by the final "t" sound, which is a voiceless alveolar plosive /t/. Despite its archaic use, "smote" remains a popular word in literature and religious texts.

SMOTE Meaning and Definition

  1. Smote is a verb derived from the Old English word "smitan," meaning to strike or hit forcefully. It primarily refers to the past tense of "smite" and is commonly associated with ancient or biblical language.

    In its most literal sense, smote describes the act of delivering a vigorous blow or striking with great force, often resulting in physical injury or harm. It implies a powerful and decisive action, suggesting a deliberate intention to cause damage or destruction. The word conveys a sense of strength, impact, and aggression.

    Beyond its literal interpretation, smote can also be used metaphorically to describe the effect of a strong emotion, belief, or idea on a person. It implies being deeply affected or overwhelmed by something, as if struck with great intensity on an emotional or intellectual level. This figurative usage suggests that the concept or experience has a profound impact, leaving a lasting impression or influencing one's thoughts, beliefs, or behavior.

    In religious and mythological contexts, smote often appears in tales of gods or supernatural beings punishing or defeating their adversaries through powerful or divine intervention. It highlights the extraordinary power and authority of the higher entity and serves to emphasize the suddenness and inevitability of the punishment or retribution.

  2. • Did smite.
    • Of smite, which see.

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

Common Misspellings for SMOTE

Etymology of SMOTE

The word "smote" is the past tense of the verb "smite". The etymology of "smite" comes from the Old English word "smitan", which means "to smite, strike, beat". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "smitanan", meaning "to smite, hit". This word can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "smeit", meaning "to fling, throw". The word "smite" has been used in English for centuries to describe striking something with a forceful blow or to metaphorically refer to punishment or defeat.

Conjugate verb Smote

CONDITIONAL

I would smote
you would smote
he/she/it would smote
we would smote
they would smote
I would smite
we would smite
you would smite
he/she/it would smite
they would smite

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have smote
you would have smote
he/she/it would have smote
we would have smote
they would have smote

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you smite
we let´s smite

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to smite

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

smitten

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I smite
you smite
he/she/it smites
we smite
they smite

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

smiting

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been smiting
you have been smiting
he/she/it has been smiting
we have been smiting
they have been smiting
I would have smitten
we would have smitten
you would have smitten
he/she/it would have smitten
they would have smitten

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