Synonyms for

Pete

Verb / pi:t / Another word for pete — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a male given name, a shortened form of Peter.

Synonyms & similar words

Peter Pedro Pierre Pietro Petr Petros Peadar Per Pero Pietr Pieter Peder Peadair Petar Piet Petru Piotr Pietari Peeter Pier

Synonyms by register

Formal

aggravate exacerbate irritate provoke

Informal

annoy bother bug get on someone's nerves

Literary

vex disquiet perturb

Antonyms

calm soothe pacify appease placate quieten

Common collocations

  • pete the hell out of
  • pete someone's ears
  • pete the dog
  • pete the cat
  • pete the baby
  • pete the horse

Word family

verb pete

Usage note

The verb 'pete' is primarily used in informal contexts to mean to annoy or bother someone. It is less common in formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. Pete is my friend's name.
  2. Pete loves to play basketball.
  3. I saw Pete at the park yesterday.
  4. Pete is a good boy.
  5. Pete went to the store to buy some food.

Quotes

  • "Pete was a great guy. He will be truly missed." - John Smith
  • "I have a friend named Pete who is really good at math." - Jane Doe
  • "Pete is a very common name where I come from." - Tom Johnson

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