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Meaning of adjudicate
to give a decision in a dispute or competition
Etymology of adjudicate
The word "adjudicate" comes from the Latin words "ad" (meaning "to" or "at") and "iudicare" (meaning "to judge"), which is derived from "iudex" (meaning "judge")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to mean "to give a decision in a dispute or competition"
Synonyms
arbitrate
mediate
judge
decide
settle
resolve
determine
rule
umpire
referee
moderate
negotiate
intermediate
conciliate
intercede
intervene
adjudicate
pronounce
decree
ascertain
find
declare
announce
pronounce
determine
conclude
terminate
end
finish
complete
rectify
clarify
explain
interpret
expound
elucidate
illustrate
exemplify
demonstrate
show
prove
verify
validate
confirm
authenticate
legitimize
authorize
sanction
approve
endorse
ratify
formalize
legitimize
legalize
regularize
systematize
methodize
organize
arrange
harmonize
reconcile
coordinate
adjust
regulate
govern
control
direct
manage
administer
supervise
oversee
preside
chair
lead
guide
counsel
advise
recommend
suggest
propose
propose
offer
proffer
tender
present
submit
put forward
lay before
bring before
set before
Definitions
- to act as a judge in a dispute or competition
- * to give a decision or verdict in a dispute or competition
- * to settle or resolve a dispute or competition by giving a decision
Usage Examples
- The judge will adjudicate the case and give a verdict
- * The committee will adjudicate the entries and choose a winner
- * The referee will adjudicate the match and decide the winner
Antonyms
postpone
delay
defer
put off
stall
hesitate
pause
wait
abstain
refrain
deny
reject
refuse
dismiss
ignore
neglect
overlook
bypass
circumvent
evade
avoid
shun
eschew
decline
demur
dissent
disagree
object
protest
oppose
resist
withstand
tolerate
endure
bear
suffer
condone
excuse
justify
rationalize
defend
uphold
support
advocate
promote
encourage
facilitate
enable
assist
aid
help