Words that rhyme with approximate

Approximate is a 4-syllable word with 74 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cremate, ultimate, carbamate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of approximate

adjective
  1. not quite exact or correct; "the approximate time was 10 o'clock"; "a rough guess"; "a ballpark estimate"
  2. very close in resemblance; "sketched in an approximate likeness"; "a near likeness"
  3. located close together; "with heads close together"; "approximate leaves grow together but are not united"

Examples of "approximate" in lyrics

See how approximate is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "I spit a theorem full strength I don't approximate"
    Juice & Vakill (Triangle Offense) — Urban Legend
  • "In ink a document approximate"
    Leaders of the New School — Daily Reminder
  • "clozacs devices approximate"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

acclimate
get used to a certain climate; "They never acclimatized in Egypt"
amalgamate
joined together into a whole; "United Industries"; "the amalgamated colleges constituted a university
carbamate
a salt (or ester) of carbamic acid
cremate
reduce to ashes; "Cremate a corpse"
ultimate
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme; "the ultimate achievement"; "the ultimate question

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "approximate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like cremate, ultimate, carbamate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "approximate" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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