mirate

English

/ˈmaɪ.ɹeɪt/

verb

Definitions

(Southern US) To marvel at.

Etymology

Derived from Latin mīror (marvel at, I wonder marvel at, wonder at, be astonished at).

Origin

Latin

mīror

Gloss

marvel at, I wonder marvel at, wonder at, be astonished at

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Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

*miriōnem, *miriō Latin
*mīrō Latin
admiror Latin
mirabundus Latin
miraculum Latin
mīror Latin
mireor Old French