How Do You Spell TAMES?

Pronunciation: [tˈe͡ɪmz] (IPA)

The word "tames" follows the traditional English spelling rules with the letter "a" representing the sound /eɪ/ and the letter "e" representing the sound /ɛ/. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word "tames" is spelled as /teɪmz/. It is a verb that means to domesticate or to make something more manageable or docile. The spelling of "tames" is consistent with other English verbs that end with the letters "-me" such as "blame" and "frame".

TAMES Meaning and Definition

  1. Tames, as a verb, refers to the action of subduing or domesticating wild animals, making them obedient or more manageable. This term is commonly associated with bringing wild creatures under human control and training them to behave in a manner suitable for human interaction.

    The act of taming involves the process of reducing the natural instincts or aggressive tendencies of a particular animal through a series of conditioning techniques. This may include training the animal to follow commands, adapting to a specific environment, or teaching them to perform certain tasks or tricks. The goal of taming is to establish cooperation and establish a level of trust between the animal and the human.

    Tames can also be used metaphorically to describe the process of gaining control or mastery over something wild or unruly. This could apply to taming one's own emotions, impulses, or even complex situations. It involves bringing order, discipline, or restraint to achieve a desired outcome or to turn a chaotic situation into a more controlled state.

    The term tames can be associated with various animals, ranging from wild horses, lions, or elephants, to household pets like dogs or cats. Though it primarily refers to the process of domestication, it also symbolizes the idea of transformation and the ability to exert influence over untamed forces.

Common Misspellings for TAMES

Etymology of TAMES

The word "tames" originates from the Old English verb "tamian", which means "to make tame or subdue". It is also related to the Old Norse word "tamr", which carries a similar meaning. The term "tames" has evolved over time, but its etymology can be traced back to these ancient Germanic roots.

Similar spelling words for TAMES

Conjugate verb Tames

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I tame
we tame
you tame
he/she/it tames
they tame

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tamed
we have tamed
you have tamed
he/she/it has tamed
they have tamed
I am taming
we are taming
you are taming
he/she/it is taming
they are taming
I was taming
we were taming
you were taming
he/she/it was taming
they were taming
I will be taming
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he/she/it will be taming
they will be taming
I have been taming
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you have been taming
he/she/it has been taming
they have been taming
I had been taming
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they had been taming
I will have been taming
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I would have tamed
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you would have tamed
he/she/it would have tamed
they would have tamed
I would be taming
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you would be taming
he/she/it would be taming
they would be taming
I would have been taming
we would have been taming
you would have been taming
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they would have been taming

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