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literate
UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
US
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
literates
pl
UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
US
/ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ət/
Translations
A literate person can understand complex texts.
Грамотный человек может понимать сложные тексты.
Additional translations
Definitions
During medieval times, literates were often monks who copied manuscripts.
The panel consisted of notable literates from various academic fields.
Synonyms
educated person
literate person
lettered person
man of letters
well-read person
more literate
Comp.
most literate
Super.
UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
US
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
Translations
She is a literate person who loves to read and write.
Она грамотный человек, который любит читать и писать.
Additional translations
Definitions
In many parts of the world, being literate is a basic requirement for most jobs.
She is computer literate, which makes her an asset to the tech team.
literated
Past Simple
literated
Past Participle
literating
ing-form
UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
US
/ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ət/
Rare, chiefly archaic; transitive.
Definitions
Nineteenth-century reformers worked tirelessly to literate the rural poor.
The craftsman literated the plaque with a graceful script.