palate — ozdic

Collocations

8

1

(noun.) part of the mouth

ADJ

hard | soft

cleft

The surgeon explained that the cleft palate would need to be corrected during infancy.

2

(noun.) sense of taste

ADJ

discerning, discriminating, sophisticated

jaded

After years of eating the same food, she needed something exotic to satisfy her jaded palate.

VERB + PALATE

have

My father has a refined palate and enjoys trying different wines from around the world.

appeal to, suit

The spicy curry didn't suit my delicate palate, so I ordered something milder instead.

clean, cleanse

After eating the spicy curry, she drank water to clean her palate.

Definitions

noun

1

The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.

2

The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.

3

The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.

4

The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates.

I remember, when he was in Scotland, his praising ‘Gordon's palates’ (a dish of palates at the Honourable Alexander Gordon's) with a warmth of expression which might have done for honour to more important subjects.

5

A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors.

Hard task! to hit the palate of such guests.

verb

1

To relish; to find palatable.

Not palating the taste of her dishonour

"If it’s way out there, it’s hard to palate," said Sreenivasan.

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Example Bank

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I remember, when he was in Scotland, his praising ‘Gordon's palates’ (a dish of palates at the Honourable Alexander Gordon's) with a warmth of expression which might have done for honour to more impor

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02

Hard task! to hit the palate of such guests.

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03

entertain the palates of Nobles

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04

Not palating the taste of her dishonour

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05

"If it’s way out there, it’s hard to palate," said Sreenivasan.

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06

Their grapes suit my palate.

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Usage Notes

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