separate

/ˈsɛp.(ə.)ɹət/verb

Elementary

To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

To disunite from a group or mass; to disconnect.

To cause (things or people) to be separate.

To divide itself into separate pieces or substances.

To set apart; to select from among others, as for a special use or service.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

allocate appropriate assign becut break down come apart decide dedicate designate detach differentiate disaggregate disassemble discerp discriminate

Antonyms

annex combine

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

donate inmate locate mutate rotate educate operate urinate decorate dominate

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

sac sad sag sai sak sal sam san sao sap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

aaa patt peto sept spit taps tupy type pinto plate

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