Used in a Sentence

confederate

How to use confederate in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for confederate.

Editorial note

I'd like to see a Venn Diagram of people who like this book and people who own confederate flags.

Examples2
Definitions7
Parts of speech3

Quick take

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of confederate gathered in one view.

noun

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

noun

someone who assists in a plot

noun

a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for confederate.

noun

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

noun

a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)

verb

form a group or unite; "The groups banded together"

verb

form a confederation with; of nations

adjective

of or having to do with the southern Confederacy during the American Civil War; "Confederate soldiers"

Example sentences

1

I'd like to see a Venn Diagram of people who like this book and people who own confederate flags.

2

His confederate then asked the dealer in Mandarin to turn certain cards upside down for luck.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use confederate in a sentence?

I'd like to see a Venn Diagram of people who like this book and people who own confederate flags.

What does confederate mean?

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

What part of speech is confederate?

confederate is commonly used as noun, verb, adjective.