Antonyms for machinate


Grammar : Verb
Spell : mak-uh-neyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæk əˌneɪt


Definition of machinate

Origin :
  • "lay plots, intrigue," c.1600, a back-formation from machination, or else from Latin machinatus, past participle of machinari (see machination). Related: Machinated; machinating; machinator.
  • verb maneuver, plot
Example sentences :
  • But we leave the beauteous Kate and her mischief-loving maiden, to plot and machinate against the unsuspecting lover.
  • Extract from : « Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 (of 2) » by John Roby

Synonyms for machinate

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