128+ Words that rhyme with state

State is a 1-syllable word with 128 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are hate, plate, late. 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 state

noun
  1. the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation; "his state is in the deep south"
  2. the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state"
  3. the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state; "the state has lowered its income tax"

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Examples of "state" in lyrics

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

  • "New York, New York, The Empire State"
    1st Infantry f/ Prodigy — Serious (The New Message)
  • "I'm a head straight from the Boot shape to the Lone Star state"
    2Phace f/ Big Moe — P Potion
  • "Over half a state"
    40 Glocc f/ Sam Scarfo — Where Them Hammers At

What do these rhymes mean?

fate
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future the ultimate agency regarded as
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
rate
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with state?
Words that rhyme with state include: hate, plate, late, fate, rate, gate, date, relate, create, ate, and 118 more.
How many syllables does state have?
State has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with state?
There are 128 words that rhyme with state: 128 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for state in a song?
The strongest rhymes for state in songwriting are hate, plate, late. 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 state?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with state include hate, plate, late, fate, rate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: hate, plate; 1-syllable: relate, debate; 2-syllable: conjugate, interstate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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