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alliterate

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al·lit·er·ate  (-lt-rt)
v. al·lit·er·at·ed, al·lit·er·at·ing, al·lit·er·ates
v.intr.
1. To use alliteration in speech or writing.
2. To have or contain alliteration.
v.tr.
To form or arrange with alliteration.

[Back-formation from alliteration.]

alliterate [əˈlɪtəˌreɪt]
vb
1. (Literature / Poetry) to contain or cause to contain alliteration
2. (Literature / Poetry) (intr) to speak or write using alliteration
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.alliterate - use alliteration as a form of poetry
poesy, poetry, verse - literature in metrical form
rhyme, rime - compose rhymes
Translations
alliterate
vieinen Stabreim bilden, alliterieren


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