Thou ſowre and firme-ſet Earth / Heare not my ſteps, which they may walke, for feare / Thy very ſtones prate of my where-about, / And take the preſent horror from the time, / Which now ſutes with it.
Source: wiktionary
Prate
/pɹeɪt/
Synonyms for "prate" (155 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (31)
Strong matches (47)
caqueteriechatchatterchitter-chatterclackclaptrapclattercock-a-doodle-doocrowditherdouble talkdouble-talkdriveldroolfalderalfiddle faddlefiddle-faddlefiddledeedeeflummeryfolderol
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Noun(2 words)
chin musicclaver
Related words (77)
hot airhumbugidle talkjabberjargonjawmere talkmouthmumbo jumbonarrishkeitnatterniaiserienonsensenonsense talkpack of nonsensepalaverpatterpifflepour forthprating
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prattleprittle prattleprittle-prattlepufframble onrantrattlerattle onreel offrigamarolerigmarolerodomontaderubbishrun onskimble-skamblesmatterspoutspout offstuff and nonsensestultiloquencetalktalk awaytalk nonsensetalk ontalkee talkeetalkee-talkeetittle tattletittle-tattletrashtrumperytwaddletwattletwiddle-twaddletwittervaporvaporingvauntwafflewafflingyakyakkety-yak
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: chatter, prattle, absurdity, amphigory, babble.
- Sentence evidence is available for prate, 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 "prate".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "prate"
Keep "prate" 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 "prate" 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 "prate", 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 "prate" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
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4 entriesCollocations
5 entriesprate aboutprate at lengthprate endlesslyprate incessantlyprate on
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
What nonsense would the fool, thy master, prate, / When thou, his knave, canst talk at such a rate!
Source: wiktionary
Urania speaks with darken’d brow: ‘Thou pratest here where thou art least; This faith has many a purer priest, And many an abler voice than thou: […]’
Source: wiktionary
They are not so chic, these kids. They don’t haunt press receptions or opening nights; they don’t pose as street punks in the style of Bruce Springsteen, or prate of rock & Rimbaud.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "prate"?
Closest matches include chatter, prattle, absurdity, amphigory, babble.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "prate"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.