72+ Words that rhyme with delete

Delete is a 2-syllable word with 72 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are athlete, backseat, bleat. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of delete

verb
  1. remove or make invisible; "Please delete my name from your list"
  2. wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information; "Who erased the files form my hard disk?"
  3. cut or eliminate; "she edited the juiciest scenes"

Examples of "delete" in lyrics

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

  • "Love some damage, load sample delete"
    Aesop Rock — The Greatest Pac-Man Victory in History
  • "But inside my mind that's just another problem brew can delete"
    Blackalicious — 40oz. for Breakfast
  • "They try to compete, but I will always delete"
    Chubb Rock + more — The Five Deadly Venoms

What do these rhymes mean?

athlete
a person trained to compete in sports
backseat
a secondary or inferior position or status
bleat
the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this) talk whiningly cry plaintively; "The lambs were bleating"
cheat
weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land
cleat
a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "delete" has 2 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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