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machinate
Word definitions for machinate in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Machinate \Mach"i*nate\, v. t. To contrive, as a plot; to plot; as, to machinate evil.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"lay plots, intrigue," c.1600, a back-formation from machination , or else from Latin machinatus , past participle of machinari (see machination ). Related: Machinated ; machinating ; machinator .
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
vb. (''transitive'' or ''intransitive'') To devise a plot or secret plan; to conspire.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
v. arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office" [syn: organize , organise , prepare , devise , get up ] engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear ...
Usage examples of machinate.
And had our legislators taken account of everything, I am of opinion that they would have visited ladies in such a case with no other penalty than such as they provide for those that offend in self-defence, seeing that a jealous husband does cunningly practise against the life of his lady, and most assiduously machinate her death.