Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prate

verb
/preɪt/
Definition
To talk excessively and pointlessly; to chatter.
Examples
  • She continued to prate about her vacation plans for hours.
  • He could prate endlessly about his favorite television shows.
  • Instead of getting to the point, he just prated on and on.
Meaning
Prate refers to the act of talking a lot without saying anything of significance, often in a trivial or foolish manner.
Synonyms
  • Chatter
  • Babble
  • Ramble
  • Talk