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antiquate

an·ti·quate

UK/ˈæntɪˌkweɪt/ US/ˈæntʌˌkweɪt/ uncommon

verb

2.

give an antique appearance to

  • “antique furniture”
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Origin

From Latin antiquātus, perfect passive participle of antiquō (“to make old, restore to a pristine state”). Also see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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