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(hy-phen-ate) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to link">connect two words with a hyphen.

Example Sentence

Some women hyphenate their last name after marriage.

More Example Sentences

Teachers ask to hyphenate some compound words.

Synonyms

link">connect; link">join; link

Antonyms

capital letter

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hyphenate
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • hyphenate
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