Words that rhyme with extenuate
Extenuate is a 3-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are accentuate, actuate, ate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of extenuate
- verb
- lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; "The circumstances extenuate the crime"
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "extenuate" in lyrics
See how extenuate is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Her rash suspect she doth extenuate;"
William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis
What do these rhymes mean?
- accentuate
- to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet" put stress on
- actuate
- put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits" give an incentive for action
- ate
- goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
- attenuate
- reduced in strength; "the faded tones of an old recording" weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance) become
- await
- look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "extenuate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like accentuate, actuate, ate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "extenuate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.