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88+ Words that rhyme with inmate

Inmate is a 2-syllable word with 88 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are hate, late, state. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of inmate

noun
  1. one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
  2. a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated
  3. a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

1 syllable

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Examples of "inmate" in lyrics

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

  • "Get it straight the human race's a death row inmate"
    The Cross Movement — What a Relief
  • "For 80 years I've been known as inmate 14278"
    Dark Lotus — The Whus
  • "I'm a stand behind my bars like a inmate"
    Lecrae f/ Sho Baraka, Suzy Rock — High

What do these rhymes mean?

hate
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action dislike intensely
late
later than usual or than expected; "the train arrived late"; "we awoke late"; "the children came late to school
plate
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands
skate
sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate
state
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "inmate" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with inmate?
Words that rhyme with inmate include: hate, late, state, plate, skate, gate, relate, mate, rate, grate, and 78 more.
How many syllables does inmate have?
Inmate has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with inmate?
There are 88 words that rhyme with inmate: 88 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for inmate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for inmate in songwriting are hate, late, state. 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 inmate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with inmate include hate, late, state, plate, skate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: hate, late; 1-syllable: relate, sedate; 2-syllable: automate, decimate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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