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mach·i·nate

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–verb (used without object), verb (used with object), -nat·ed, -nat·ing.

to contrive or plot, esp. artfully or with evil purpose: to machinate the overthrow of the government.

[Origin: 1590–1600; < L māchinātus ptp. of māchinārī to invent, contrive, devise artfully. See machine, -ate¹

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mach·i·na·tor, noun

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mach·i·nate Audio Help   (māk'ə-nāt', māsh'-) Pronunciation Key
v.   mach·i·nat·ed, mach·i·nat·ing, mach·i·nates

v.   tr.
To devise (a plot).

v.   intr.
To engage in plotting.

[Latin māchinārī, māchināt-, to design, contrive, from māchina, device; see machine.]

mach'i·na'tor n.

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