Ye who arrogate to yourselves that ye see more, or at least are not so blind as others; in your unbelieving conduct, allow me to say, ye are blinder than others; ye are even blinder than the most ignorant and illiterate.
Source: wiktionary
Arrogate
/ˈæɹəɡeɪt/
Synonyms for "arrogate" (64 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (13)
Strong matches (19)
commandeerconfiscateconquerencroachenslaveexpropriategrabhelphogindentinfringeinvadejump a claimmake free withmake use ofmonopolizemount the throneoccupy
Verb(1 words)
lay claim
Related words (32)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: assume, claim, seize, usurp, accroach.
- Sentence evidence is available for arrogate, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "arrogate".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "arrogate"
Keep "arrogate" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "arrogate" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "arrogate", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "arrogate" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
5 entriesarrogate authorityarrogate powerarrogate privilegesarrogate rightsarrogate territory
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
Unfortunately, certain capitalists have arrogated to themselves monopolies and privileges which are quite sufficient to account for this [commotion of the populace against capitalists].
Source: wiktionary
“[…] it is not fair of you to bring against mankind double weapons ! Dangerous enough you are as woman alone, without bringing to your aid those gifts of mind suited to problems which men have been accustomed to arrogate to themselves.”
Source: wiktionary
What is remarkable about the challenged statute and rules is not that they address medical treatments with both risks and benefits but that they arrogate to the state the right to make that decision.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "arrogate"?
Closest matches include assume, claim, seize, usurp, accroach.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "arrogate"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.