Synonyms for

Ate

Verb / eɪt / Another word for ate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'ate' is the past tense of the verb 'eat', which means to consume food.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

consumed ingested devoured

Informal

munched gobbled chowed down scarfed

Literary

partook feasted

Antonyms

abstain fast starve refrain forbear deprive

Common collocations

  • ate dinner
  • ate lunch
  • ate breakfast
  • ate too much
  • ate quickly
  • ate slowly
  • ate it up

Word family

noun eating
verb eat

Usage note

The word 'ate' is the past tense of 'eat'. It is a very common and generally neutral term, suitable for most contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I ate breakfast this morning.
  2. She ate a sandwich for lunch.
  3. The dog ate his food quickly.
  4. We ate pizza for dinner.
  5. He ate all the cookies.

Quotes

  • All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
  • People who love to eat are always the best people.
  • Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.

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