prate
verb (used without object)
to talk excessively and pointlessly; babble.
has prated
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present perfectof prate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"I cannot upon my honour vex the Prince again because a gallows-bird has prated in his cups."
From Clementina by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
While Kurzbold has prated of comradeship, Roland has given us an excellent example of it, and I think he deserves our warmest thanks and our cordial support.
From The Sword Maker by Robert Barr
