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curated

|cu-rat-ed|

/kjʊˈreɪtɪd/

(curate)

select and organize

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Adjective	Adjective
curate	curates	curates	curated	curated	curating	curation	curator	curated	curatorial

Etymology

Etymology Information

'curate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'curare,' where 'cura' meant 'care.'

Historical Evolution

'curare' transformed into the French word 'curer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'curate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to take care of,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to select and organize.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to select, organize, and present (items) in a collection or exhibition.

The museum curated an exhibition of modern art.

Synonyms

Adjective 1

carefully selected and organized.

The curated playlist was perfect for the party.

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