Prate

Verb

Definition: To talk foolishly or at tedious length about something.

Synonyms: Babble, Blather, Chatter, Ramble

Antonyms: Articulate, Communicate, Express

Examples:

He would prate on and on about his theories without any evidence.
She prated about her new job for hours, boring everyone at the party.

Mnemonics:

Imagine someone talking nonstop about irrelevant or uninteresting things, like a parrot prating endlessly.

Etymology:

Origin:

Derived from Middle English "pratten", which comes from Middle Dutch "praten" meaning "to chatter" or "to prate".

Historical Usage:

The term has been used since Middle English and has remained consistent in its meaning of talking foolishly or tediously.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"All prate and no substance"

Explanation:

Refers to someone who talks excessively without providing any meaningful or worthwhile content.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "prate" with "prostrate" or "predate".

Explanation:

"Prate" specifically refers to foolish or tedious talking, while "prostrate" refers to lying face down or bowing down, and "predate" means to occur before something else.