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[
dih-
lek
-teyt
]
de·lec·tate
/
dɪˈlɛk
teɪt
/
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dih-
lek
-teyt
]
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verb (used with object),
-tat·ed,
-tat·ing.
to please; charm; delight.
Origin:
1705–1805;
<
Latin
dēlectātus
delighted, past participle of
dēlectāre.
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delectable
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