supererogate

[soo-per-er-uh-geyt]

verb (used without object)

supererogated, supererogating 

1. to do more than duty requires.

supererogate

/ ˌsuːpərˈɛrəˌɡeɪt /

verb

1. obsolete,  (intr) to do or perform more than is required

Other Word Forms

• supererogation noun
• supererogator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of supererogate¹

First recorded in 1730–40; from Late Latin superērogātus (past participle of superērogāre “to pay out in addition”), equivalent to super- “above, beyond” + ērogātus, past participle of ērogāre “to pay out,” equivalent to ē- “out of, from” + rog(āre) “to ask” + -ātus past participle suffix; super-, e- ¹, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of supererogate¹

C16: from Late Latin superērogāre to spend over and above, from Latin _super- + ērogāre to pay out

Example Sentences

Were this all, therefore, or my task confined to such a relation, I should supererogate indeed in making this appearance.

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Other words which have passed out of use include 'supererogate' which means to do or perform more than is required.

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But for all that, Horse Shoe, he wa'n't going to supererogate me, without getting as good as he sent.

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Associated words: ethics, deontology, casuistry, ethology, morals, ethicist, ethically, supererogate, supererogation. dwarf, n. pygmy, gnome, manikin, dandiprat, Lilliputian, elf, midget, runt, Tom Thumb, pigwidgeon, homunculus, hop-o-my-thumb. dwarf, v. stunt, atrophy. dwarfish, a. diminutive, undersized, Lilliputian, pygmy, pygmean, runty, stunted, undeveloped, tiny, atrophied. dweller, n. denizen, resident, sojourner, inhabitant, habitant. dwelling, n. residence, domicile, house, abode. dwindle, v. decrease, diminish, shrink. dwindling, n. decrease, diminution, shrinkage. dye, v. color, stain, tinge, imbue. dying, a. moribund; expiring, last; mortal, perishable.

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Antonyms: meek, apologetic, retiring. dominion, n. sovereignty, sway, supremacy; realm, empire, kingdom, domain. do more than duty requires. supererogate. donation, n. gift, present, benefaction. done for.

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