Words that rhyme with -ate

A gait is a way of moving, usually applied to animals like horses. Some examples of different gaits are a walk, run, trot, canter or gallop. Gait is not the same as gate.

Something germinates when it starts to grow. When you are talking about germination you are usually talking about plants. Seeds, bulbs and spores all germinate. The picture is of some coconut seeds germinating.

A grate is a piece of metal with holes in it that is used as a lid or some other covering over a larger hole. The main purpose of a grate is to let liquids through, but stop solids getting through. Grates are usually used over drains. Very large grates like the one in the picture are strong enough for cars to drive over, while still letting water drain away. You may also be interested in grating food.

You incinerate something if you burn it because you want to get rid of it. People often incinerate dry leaves, garden clippings, medical waste or other kinds of rubbish. Something that you put things inside to burn them is called an incinerator.

You investigate something when you look at it more closely or try and learn more about it. The cat in the picture is investigating the dolls.