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114+ Words that rhyme with skate

Skate is a 1-syllable word with 114 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are date, state, bait. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of skate

noun
  1. sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
  2. large edible rays having a long snout and thick tail with pectoral fins continuous with the head; swim by undulating the edges of the pectoral fins
verb
  1. move along on skates; "The Dutch often skate along the canals in winter"

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Examples of "skate" in lyrics

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

  • "With a .38, damn Billy, why you had to crack the milli and skate"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Shot Me Down
  • "I got some extra dough for us to blow before we skate"
    Alexis y Fido f/ Chingo Bling, Joell Ortiz — Eso Ehh (Remix)
  • "No skate"
    Andre Nickatina — Rise and Fall of a Rap Cat

What do these rhymes mean?

bait
anything that serves as an enticement something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped
crate
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping the quantity contained in a crate put into a crate
date
the specified day of the month; "what is the date today?" a participant in a date
hate
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action dislike intensely
state
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with skate?
Words that rhyme with skate include: date, state, bait, hate, crate, create, fate, gate, late, plate, and 104 more.
How many syllables does skate have?
Skate has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with skate?
There are 114 words that rhyme with skate: 114 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for skate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for skate in songwriting are date, state, bait. 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 skate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with skate include date, state, bait, hate, crate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: date, state; 1-syllable: abate, await; 2-syllable: conjugate, overrate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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