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machinate

verb

Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
M
Ends with
E
Contains
AC
Scrabble score
16

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈmækɪneɪt

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verb

  1. Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

    “They conspired to overthrow the government”

verb

  1. Arrange by systematic planning and united effort

    “Machinate a plot”

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Example Sentences

They conspired to overthrow the government
Machinate a plot
Organize a strike
Devise a plan to take over the director's office

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