99+ Words that rhyme with deviate
Deviate is a 2-syllable word with 99 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abbreviate, affiliate, alleviate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of deviate
- adjective
- markedly different from an accepted norm; "aberrant behavior"; "deviant ideas"
- noun
- a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
- verb
- turn aside; turn away from
2 syllables
- aureate
- await
- backdate
- berate
- branchiate
- brecciate
- ciliate
- collate
- conflate
- debate
- expiate
- foliate
- glaciate
- ideate
- mediate
- nauseate
- nucleate
- obviate
- palliate
- permeate
- procreate
- radiate
- recreate
- roseate
- satiate
- vitiate
- aviate
- brachiate
- fimbriate
- miniate
- variate
- abate
- croceate
- fasciate
- floriate
- oleate
- tracheate
- tritiate
3 syllables
- abbreviate
- affiliate
- alleviate
- annunciate
- appreciate
- appropriate
- asphyxiate
- associate
- calumniate
- conciliate
- consociate
- defoliate
- delineate
- depreciate
- dissociate
- emaciate
- enucleate
- enunciate
- excoriate
- excruciate
- exfoliate
- expatiate
- expatriate
- expropriate
- exuviate
- humiliate
- inebriate
- infuriate
- ingratiate
- initiate
- instantiate
- irradiate
- luxuriate
- negotiate
- officiate
- potentiate
- propitiate
- repatriate
- repudiate
- retaliate
- substantiate
- elutriate
- lixiviate
- impropriate
Examples of "deviate" in lyrics
See how deviate is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"See them run from the path they deviate"
Hilltop Hoods — I Believe -
"But I saw how hate could make right-thinking people deviate"
Josh Martinez — Deny
What do these rhymes mean?
- abbreviate
- reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; "The manuscript must be shortened" shorten
- affiliate
- a subordinate or subsidiary associate
- alleviate
- provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches" make easier
- annunciate
- foreshadow or presage
- appreciate
- recognize with gratitude; be grateful for be fully aware of; realize fully
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "deviate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like abbreviate, affiliate, alleviate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "deviate" 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.