# militates

Pronunciation: say "MIL-i-tayts" /ˈmɪlɪteɪts/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of militate. — third-person singular simple present indicative of militate
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of militate. Use it after he, she, it, or one thing.
   - _The size of the crack militates against a simple repair._
   - _Everything we know about the suspect militates in favor of a quick plea deal._

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