50+ Words that rhyme with dilapidate

Dilapidate is a 4-syllable word with 50 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are backdate, date, sedate. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of dilapidate

verb
  1. bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin by neglect or misuse
  2. fall into decay or ruin; "The unoccupied house started to decay"

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Examples of "dilapidate" in lyrics

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  • "I build, your skills go downhill and dilapidate"
    Percee P — Throwback Rap Attack

What do these rhymes mean?

backdate
make effective from an earlier date; "The increase in tax was backdated to January"
cordate
(of a leaf) shaped like a heart
date
the specified day of the month; "what is the date today?" a participant in a date
sedate
characterized by dignity and propriety dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
update
news that updates your information modernize or bring up to date

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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 backdate, date, sedate 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with dilapidate?
Words that rhyme with dilapidate include: backdate, date, sedate, update, cordate, gradate, mandate, misdate, predate, postdate, and 40 more.
How many syllables does dilapidate have?
Dilapidate has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with dilapidate?
There are 50 words that rhyme with dilapidate: 50 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dilapidate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dilapidate in songwriting are backdate, date, sedate. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with dilapidate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dilapidate include backdate, date, sedate, update, cordate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: date, ate; 1-syllable: backdate, sedate; 2-syllable: exudate, acaudate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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