Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

quate

verb
/kwāt/
Definition
To make quiet or calm.
Examples
  • She tried to quate the noisy children with a gentle song.
  • The sunset seemed to quate the turbulent sea.
Meaning
The term ‘quate’ refers to bringing about a state of quietness or tranquility, often used in a poetic or archaic context.
Synonyms
  • calm
  • quiet
  • settle
  • soothe