antiquate
[ an-ti-kweyt ]
/ ˈæn tɪˌkweɪt /
verb (used with object), an·ti·quat·ed, an·ti·quat·ing.
Origin of antiquate
1400–50; late Middle English
antiquat old < Medieval Latin
antīquātus old, ancient, past participle of
antiquāre to put in an earlier state, verbal derivative of Latin
antīquus; see
antique
OTHER WORDS FROM antiquate
an·ti·qua·tion, nounWords nearby antiquate
antipyrotic,
antiq.,
antiquarian,
antiquark,
antiquary,
antiquate,
antiquated,
antique,
antique glass,
antiquer,
antiquey
Example sentences from the Web for antiquate
A little peaceful study and development of submarines and aircraft will antiquate our present antidotes.
Another Sheaf |John GalsworthyWhilst these were under discussion, new matter of complaint came over, which seemed to antiquate the first.
Seriously, I believe it will antiquate all types of airplanes, prop or jet.
The Black Star Passes |John W CampbellSuch works are held as antiquate and mossy; And as regards the younger folk, indeed, They never yet have been so pert and saucy.
Faust |Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
British Dictionary definitions for antiquate
antiquate
/ (ˈæntɪˌkweɪt) /
verb (tr)
to make obsolete or old-fashioned
to give an old or antique appearance to
Word Origin for antiquate
C15: from Latin
antīquāre to make old, from
antīquus ancient