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sum·mate

(sə-māt′)

v. sum·ma·ted, sum·ma·ting, sum·mates

v.tr.

To sum up: summate a legal argument.

v.intr.

To form or constitute a cumulative effect.

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summate

(ˈsʌmeɪt)

1. (intr) to come together

2. (tr) to add together, unite

3. (tr) to summarize

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sum•mate

(ˈsʌm eɪt)

v.t. -mat•ed, -mat•ing.

to add together; total; sum up.

[1895–1900; back formation from summation]

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Verb	1.	summate - determine the sum of; "Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town" add together, tot, tot up, tote up, total, add up, sum, sum up, tally, add add together, add - make an addition by combining numbers; "Add 27 and 49, please!" count, numerate, enumerate, number - determine the number or amount of; "Can you count the books on your shelf?"; "Count your change"
	2.	summate - form or constitute a cumulative effect combine - join for a common purpose or in a common action; "These forces combined with others"

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