Sekirov Dictionary

imperate

/ˈɪm.pə.ɹeɪt/

verb 3
/ˈɪm.pə.ɹɪt/ adjective 2
forms 3

verb3

•
(rare) To command.
- There be duties […] imperated or governed by religion. — 1633
•
(rare) To direct, motivate.
- The act of the will that precedes and imperates faith is not yet the love of charity but rather an intention or desire to love. — 2002
(rare) To rule, govern.

imperate

/ˈɪm.pə.ɹɪt/

adjective2

•
(rare) Done by express direction; not involuntary; commanded.
- imperate acts; imperate actions
(no longer used) Imperated.

forms

imperated · imperating · imperates

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