Explore this spelling list: Words ending in -ate. These words are tailored to support your spelling journey. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
-ate is the most common way of spelling the sound /ut/ in a weak final syllable.
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accurate |
Does spelling need to be accurate?
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affectionate |
He's a very affectionate child.
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appropriate |
His clothes were appropriate for the weather.
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approximate |
We asked for an approximate price.
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certificate |
The college awarded me a certificate.
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chocolate |
I love chocolate mousse.
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climate |
Our climate is changing due to human actions.
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considerate |
He was always kind and considerate.
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deliberate |
Was that a deliberate mistake?
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desperate |
I am desperate for some chocolate.
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duplicate |
I will make a duplicate on the photocopier.
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estimate |
I estimate we'll land in forty minutes.
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fortunate |
I was fortunate to win the prize.
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graduate |
She will graduate next year.
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immediate |
Please give this task your immediate attention.
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moderate |
The principal visited the class to moderate the behaviour.
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passionate |
She is very passionate about football.
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private |
Many scientists working for the government have left for the private sector.
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separate |
The teacher had to separate the fighting children.
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ultimate |
His ultimate goal was to buy the house.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 32. Word endings: -et, -ot, -ate, -ite
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Spelling games using the word list: Words ending in -ate
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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