Tate

[ teyt ]

/ teɪt /

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noun

Sir Henry, 1819–99, English merchant and philanthropist: founder of an art gallery (Tate Gallery ) in London, England.

(John Or·ley) Allen

[awr-lee], /ˈɔr li/, 1899–1979, U.S. poet, critic, and editor.

James, 1943–2015, U.S. poet.

Na·hum

[ney-uhm, -huhm], /ˈneɪ əm, -həm/, 1652–1715, English poet and playwright, born in Ireland: poet laureate 1692–1715.

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How to use Tate in a sentence

Beyond Wood and Tate, Houston’s package of veterans is impressive.
The Post-Harden Rockets Have A Different Style — And Lots Of Possibilities|Louis Zatzman|February 19, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
No matter the path they choose, Wood and Tate are sure to be Rockets for a long time.
The Post-Harden Rockets Have A Different Style — And Lots Of Possibilities|Louis Zatzman|February 19, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
Tate is a quirky driver, but he makes lightning-quick decisions and can create advantages with the pass.
The Post-Harden Rockets Have A Different Style — And Lots Of Possibilities|Louis Zatzman|February 19, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
None of Wood, Tate, Wall or Oladipo were on the roster last season.
The Post-Harden Rockets Have A Different Style — And Lots Of Possibilities|Louis Zatzman|February 19, 2021|FiveThirtyEight

A wafer-like chocolate chip cookie like Tate’s works especially well for this as it holds its shape and provides a nice contrasting crunch, but try a homemade cookie recipe, too, for a softer s’more sandwich.
Have s’more fun with pretzels, caramel, toasted coconut and cookies|Daniela Galarza|January 12, 2021|Washington Post
Nine-time MILF of the Year award winner Tanya Tate says she can't get enough of Game of Thrones.
What Porn Stars Find Sexy on TV: From ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Deadliest Catch’|Aurora Snow|September 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs is on display at Tate Modern in London through September 7.
Matisse: Innovator Until the End|Nico Hines|April 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is exhibited at the Tate along with the mass of preparatory material he used to create it.
All Hail Richard Hamilton, the Father of British Pop Art|Chloë Ashby|February 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Gary Hume and Patrick Caulfield, Tate Britain, June 5–September 1.
Best of Art for June|William O’Connor|June 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This spring, his oeuvre was the subject of a retrospective at the Tate.
Revenge of the Nerds!|William O’Connor|May 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Cumqu, ut tate huic convenit, amori se puellari prstaret affabiblem, et cum poculis frequentibus etiam calceamenta deferret.
Notes and Queries, Number 177, March 19, 1853|Various
Before the Knight could execute his intention, old Tate appeared at the door, and announced the name of Mr. Dempsey.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II)|Charles James Lever
Petrarch says: "Adri in litore, ea ferme tate, qua tu ibi agebas cum antiquo plag illius domino eius avo qui nunc prsidet."
Giovanni Boccaccio, a Biographical Study|Edward Hutton
A burst of downright laughter from the stranger stopped poor Tate's explanation.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II)|Charles James Lever
Scarcely had the drapery closed around him when Tate admitted the new arrival.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II)|Charles James Lever

British Dictionary definitions for Tate

Tate

/ (teɪt) /

noun

(John Orley) Allen. 1899–1979, US poet and critic

Sir Henry. 1819–99, British sugar refiner and philanthropist; founder of the Tate Gallery

Nahum (ˈneɪʊm). 1652–1715, British poet, dramatist, and hymn-writer, born in Ireland: poet laureate (1692–1715). He is best known for writing a version of King Lear with a happy ending

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