Meaning of the word pate in English

What does pate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pate

US /peɪt/

UK /peɪt/

a person's head

Example:

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He patted the child on the pate.

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The old man's bald pate gleamed in the sunlight.

Synonym:

head skull cranium crown

a finely ground paste of meat, fish, or vegetables, seasoned and often served as a spread or filling

Example:

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We had duck pâté as an appetizer.

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Spread the chicken liver pâté on crackers.

Synonym:

spread paste terrine