alliterate

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al·lit·er·ate

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(ə-lĭt'ə-rāt') pronunciation

v., -at·ed, -at·ing, -ates.

v.intr.

To use alliteration in speech or writing.
To have or contain alliteration.

v.tr.
To form or arrange with alliteration.

[Back-formation from ALLITERATION.]

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IN BRIEF: v. - Use alliteration as a form of poetry.

Tutor's tip: If you know how to "alliterate" (repeat an initial consonant sound in two or more words), chances are you're not "illiterate" (unable to read or write).

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