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alliterate
[ uh-lit-uh-reyt ]
verb (used without object)
- to show alliteration:
In “Round and round the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran,” the “r” alliterates.
- to use alliteration:
Swinburne often alliterates.
verb (used with object)
- to compose or arrange with alliteration:
He alliterates the “w's” in that line.
alliterate
/ əˈɪəˌɪ /
verb
- to contain or cause to contain alliteration
- intr to speak or write using alliteration
Other yvlog Forms
- ·İ·tǰ noun
- ԴDza·İ·e adjective
- ܲa·İ·e adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of alliterate1
Example Sentences
“Everybody loves alliteration. If it rhymes or alliterates, you can sell that idea.”
“And he really did alliterate like that when you talked to him.”
Much of the alliterated statement still applies, only the cultural climate has shifted slightly, and more emphasis has been paid to the clever, candid and creative methods of entertainment.
While Len thought he “moved like Spider-man,” which is apparently a bad thing, Bruno was effusive in his praise, alliterating an entire string of adjectives to great effect.
It helps that the words "latte" and "liberalism" alliterate.
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