hate
verb (used with object)
to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest.
hates
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present tense formof hate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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He added he hates to think about what would have happened if the police had not been in the area and got to him quickly.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Jenner hates the paparazzi for invading her privacy but sees no moral quandary in collecting a check from Mark Zuckerberg, who wants to invade everyone’s privacy.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
People will say, “Oh, my dog hates all dogs” and then my dog pulls me over and the dog that hates all dogs just melts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
He hates Obama for making fun of him then.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Mom hates charity even more than Dad does, so I thought maybe things would be okay.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
