militate

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Verb militate has 1 sense

militate - have force or influence; bring about an effect or change; "Politeness militated against this opinion being expressed"
--₁ is one way to influence, act upon, work
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Definition: verb (used without object) 1. to have a substantial or significant influence or effect; work toward a particular outcome or result. 2. to be a determining factor in preventing or causing something. Sample sentences: - The high crime rate in the neighborhood militates against people wanting to move there. - His lack of experience militated against him getting the job. - The potential impact of new regulations militates against foreign investments in the country. HTML format:

militate

Definition: verb (used without object)

to have a substantial or significant influence or effect; work toward a particular outcome or result.
to be a determining factor in preventing or causing something.

Sample sentences:

The high crime rate in the neighborhood militates against people wanting to move there.
His lack of experience militated against him getting the job.
The potential impact of new regulations militates against foreign investments in the country.

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