HATES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word HATES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HATES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Hate

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Old English hatian (verb), hete (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch haten (verb) and German hassen (verb), Hass ‘hatred’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: heɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

feel intense dislike for

Short Definition:

feel intense dislike for

Examples:
  • the boys hate each other
  • two separate polls confirmed he is hated by the public

Word: Hate

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: heɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

intense dislike

Short Definition:

intense dislike

Examples:
  • feelings of hate and revenge

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