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How to pronounce plate
Say it like this: /ˈpleɪ̯t/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does plate mean?
nounA slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
“I filled my plate from the bountiful table.”
Such dishes collectively.
“A valuable collection of silver plate was donated to the museum.”
The contents of such a dish.
“I ate a plate of beans.”
verbTo cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal.
“This ring is plated with a thin layer of gold.”
To place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving.
“After preparation, the chef will plate the dish.”
To score a run.
“The single plated the runner from second base.”
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