Etymology

oblectate

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Today it means: To delight; to please greatly. Full definition →

First used 1611-1650Latin oblectātus
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromoblectātus
  2. English todayoblectate

Borrowed from Latin oblectātus, perfect passive participle of oblectō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and ob-.

First known use, by meaning

  • 1611-1650 To delight; to please greatly.

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