concur, orate, inundate, permeate, implore: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Proficient Plus set 47. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. concur · verb/kənˈkɜr/

   to agree or have the same opinion

   I concur with your idea about going to the park this weekend.

   Synonyms: agree, consent, coincide

   Origin: from Latin 'concurrere', meaning 'to run together'

2. orate · verb/oʊˈreɪt/

   to deliver a formal speech or discourse

   The mayor will orate at the opening ceremony to share his vision for the city.

   Synonyms: speak, address, lecture

   Origin: from Latin 'orare' meaning 'to speak or pray'

3. inundate · verb/ˈɪnʌnˌdeɪt/

   to overwhelm or flood with water or a large amount of something

   The town was inundated with water after the heavy rain.

   Synonyms: flood, overwhelm, swamp

   Origin: from Latin 'inundare', meaning 'to overflow'

4. permeate · verb/ˈpɜr.miˌeɪt/

   to spread or flow throughout something

   The smell of freshly baked bread will permeate the whole house.

   Synonyms: penetrate, spread, infiltrate

   Origin: from Latin 'permeare', meaning 'to go through'

5. implore · verb/ɪmˈplɔr/

   to beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something

   I implore you to help me find my lost dog.

   Synonyms: beseech, beg, plead

   Origin: The word 'implore' comes from the Latin 'implorare', which means to call upon or to cry out.