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FOLIATES

(adj., adj.sat, verb)
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There are 8 meanings of the word Foliates.

Foliates - as an adjective

Ornamented with foliage or foils

Example: "Foliate tracery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foliated12

Foliates - 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)
foliaceous15foliated12

Foliates - 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)
page7paginate11

Grow leaves

Example: "The tree foliated in spring"

Example Sentences

"She foliates the leaves to create a more decorative effect."
"The artist carefully foliates the gold leaf to embellish the painting."
"He foliates the manuscript by adding intricate designs to the margins."
"The chef foliates the vegetables for an elegant presentation."
"The bookbinder foliates the pages with elaborate ornamental borders."
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Word Game Points

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

FOLIATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FOLIATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, foliates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FOLIATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is FOLIATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, foliates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FOLIATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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