Alliterate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object), al·lit·er·at·ed, al·lit·er·at·ing.
  1. to show alliteration: In “Round and round the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran,” the “r” alliterates.
  2. to use alliteration: Swinburne often alliterates.
verb (used with object), al·lit·er·at·ed, al·lit·er·at·ing.
  1. to compose or arrange with alliteration: He alliterates the “w's” in that line.
verb
  1. to contain or cause to contain alliteration
  2. to speak or write using alliteration
Alliterate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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