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FOLIATE

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Foliate.

Foliate - as an adjective

Ornamented with foliage or foils

Example: "Foliate tracery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foliated

Foliate - as an adjective satellite

(often used as a combining form) having or resembling a leaf or having a specified kind or number of leaves

Example: "`foliate' is combined with the prefix `tri' to form the word `trifoliate'"

(especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foliaceousfoliated

Foliate - as a verb

Hammer into thin flat foils

Example: "Foliate metal"

Decorate with leaves

Coat or back with metal foil

Example: "Foliate glass"

Number the pages of a book or manuscript

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pagepaginate

Grow leaves

Example: "The tree foliated in spring"

Example Sentences

"She foliated the pages of the book with delicate illustrations."
"The artist decided to foliate the border of the painting with leaves and flowers."
"The tree in our garden begins to foliate in early spring."
"The gardener carefully foliated the wreath with colorful foliage."
"We can see the ferns foliate beautifully along the forest trail."
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Word Game Points

Is FOLIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, foliate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FOLIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is FOLIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, foliate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FOLIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is FOLIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, foliate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FOLIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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