62+ Words that rhyme with shipmate

Shipmate is a 2-syllable word with 62 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cremate, automate, decimate. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of shipmate

noun
  1. an associate on the same ship with you

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Examples of "shipmate" in lyrics

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

  • "Even though we fight you never change a heart of my shipmate"
    9th Prince — Foolish Ways

What do these rhymes mean?

acclimate
get used to a certain climate; "They never acclimatized in Egypt"
automate
make automatic or control or operate automatically; "automatize the production"; "automate the movement of the robot"
checkmate
complete victory a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king place an
cremate
reduce to ashes; "Cremate a corpse"
decimate
kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in Roman armies kill in large numbers

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "shipmate" 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 shipmate?
Words that rhyme with shipmate include: cremate, automate, decimate, acclimate, checkmate, classmate, amalgamate, ate, bait, bate, and 52 more.
How many syllables does shipmate have?
Shipmate has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with shipmate?
There are 62 words that rhyme with shipmate: 62 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shipmate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shipmate in songwriting are cremate, automate, decimate. 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 shipmate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shipmate include cremate, automate, decimate, acclimate, checkmate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ate, bait; 1-syllable: cremate, checkmate; 2-syllable: automate, decimate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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