44+ Words that rhyme with segregate

Segregate is a 3-syllable word with 44 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are desegregate, ate, ligate. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of segregate

noun
  1. someone who is or has been segregated
verb
  1. separate by race or religion; practice a policy of racial segregation; "This neighborhood is segregated"; "We don't segregate in this county"
  2. divide from the main body or mass and collect; "Many towns segregated into new counties"; "Experiments show clearly that genes segregate"

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Examples of "segregate" in lyrics

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

  • "Put me in jail with one you better segregate"
    Inner City Posse (D-Lyrical and Violent J) * — Something to Say

What do these rhymes mean?

ate
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
desegregate
open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups; "This school is completely desegregated"
ligate
join letters in a ligature when writing bind chemically; "The enzyme ligated" bind with a bandage or ligature
margate
a grunt with a red mouth that is found from Florida to Brazil
negate
be in contradiction with deny the truth of prove negative

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "segregate" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with segregate?
Words that rhyme with segregate include: desegregate, ate, ligate, negate, margate, newgate, abnegate, abrogate, arrogate, delegate, and 34 more.
How many syllables does segregate have?
Segregate has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with segregate?
There are 44 words that rhyme with segregate: 44 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for segregate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for segregate in songwriting are desegregate, ate, ligate. 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 segregate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with segregate include desegregate, ate, ligate, negate, margate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ate, ait; 1-syllable: ligate, negate; 2-syllable: abnegate, abrogate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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