date
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A2
/deɪt/
specific day or engagement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'date' originates from the Latin word 'data,' meaning 'given.'
Historical Evolution
'data' transformed into the Old French word 'date,' and eventually became the modern English word 'date.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a given day,' but over time it evolved to include romantic engagements.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 2
a social or romantic appointment or engagement.
They went on a date last night.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to establish or ascertain the date of an event or object.
The archaeologist dated the artifact to the 3rd century.
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