Tate

[teyt]

noun

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

2. (John Orley) Allen 1899–1979, U.S. poet, critic, and editor.

3. James, 1943–2015, U.S. poet.

4. Nahum 1652–1715, English poet and playwright, born in Ireland: poet laureate 1692–1715.

Tate

/ teɪt /

noun

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

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

3. 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

Example Sentences

It was eventually decided that the male protagonist, Tate Donovan — to be played by Jake Gyllenhaal in the movie — would be an architect who is grieving the loss of his sister.

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Walking through the Tate's lofty rooms, pieces that blend indigenous Nigerian techniques like bronze casting, mural painting and wood carving, with more European styles are all on show.

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Last year a senior police officer raised the alarm about influencers like Andrew Tate radicalising boys and young men into extreme misogyny in a way that is "quite terrifying".

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Theatre Picasso is at Tate Modern on Bankside from 17 September until 12 April.

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Doechii did the double, winning the hip-hop award and best choreography for Anxiety, as did Tate McRae for best editing and song of the summer for Just Keep Watching taken from the F1 movie.

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