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-ate is the most common way of spelling the sound /ut/ in a weak final syllable.

accurate Does spelling need to be accurate?
affectionate He's a very affectionate child.
appropriate His clothes were appropriate for the weather.
approximate We asked for an approximate price.
certificate The college awarded me a certificate.
chocolate I love chocolate mousse.
climate Our climate is changing due to human actions.
considerate He was always kind and considerate.
deliberate Was that a deliberate mistake?
desperate I am desperate for some chocolate.
duplicate I will make a duplicate on the photocopier.
estimate I estimate we'll land in forty minutes.
fortunate I was fortunate to win the prize.
graduate She will graduate next year.
immediate Please give this task your immediate attention.
moderate The principal visited the class to moderate the behaviour.
passionate She is very passionate about football.
private Many scientists working for the government have left for the private sector.
separate The teacher had to separate the fighting children.
ultimate His ultimate goal was to buy the house.

Learn more about these words in Unit 32. Word endings: -et, -ot, -ate, -ite

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accurate
affectionate
appropriate
approximate
certificate
chocolate
climate
considerate
deliberate
desperate
duplicate
estimate
fortunate
graduate
immediate
moderate
passionate
private
separate
ultimate

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Other lists from Unit 32. Word endings: -et, -ot, -ate, -ite

Words ending in -ite
The /ut/ ending spelled et , ot , ut
The /it/ sound spelled et
Homophones for word endings et and ot

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