Words that rhyme with dilapidate
Dilapidate is a 4-syllable word with 50 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are accommodate, antedate, ate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of dilapidate
- bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin by neglect or misuse
- fall into decay or ruin; "The unoccupied house started to decay"
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Examples of "dilapidate" in lyrics
See how dilapidate is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"I build, your skills go downhill and dilapidate"
Percee P — Throwback Rap Attack
What do these rhymes mean?
- accommodate
- be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs" make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
- antedate
- be earlier in time; go back further; "Stone tools precede bronze tools" establish something as being earlier relative
- ate
- goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
- await
- look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives
- backdate
- make effective from an earlier date; "The increase in tax was backdated to January"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "dilapidate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like accommodate, antedate, ate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "dilapidate" 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.