Stipulate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈsti-pyə-ˌlāt/ (verb) /ˈsti-pyə-lət/ (adjective) stip·u·late

Meaning & Definition of Stipulate

Stipulate (verb)

  1. to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something, contract
  2. to reach agreement respecting an aspect of a legal proceeding —used with to
  3. to demand an express term in an agreement —used with for

Stipulate (adjective)

  1. having stipules

Stipulate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in define, state

    similar: define, specify, state, affirm, assure, ensure, insure, secure, clarify, clear (up), illuminate, demonstrate, establish, nail (down), prove, show, conclude, end, finish, clinch, decide, determine, nail, settle
    opposite: confuse, muddle, muddy, unsettle

  2. as in insist, enjoin

    similar: command, enjoin, exact, insist, press, quest, hurt (for), lack, ask, beg, clamor (for), cry (for), entail, involve, bear, challenge, claim, demand, necessitate, need, require, take, want, warrant
    opposite: have, hold, own, possess

Related Entry: Stipulate (for) (verb)

Stipulate (for) is a different word from Stipulate. The synonyms below are for stipulate (for), not for stipulate.

  1. to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority

    "the contract stipulates for a renegotiation of the terms after two years"

    similar: call (for), claim, clamor (for), command, demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), press (for), quest
    related: ask, plead (for), request, want, cry (for), necessitate, need, require, take, warrant, requisition, impose, badger, dun, harass, hound
    near: give up, relinquish, surrender, yield

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stipulate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stipulate:

define, specify, state, affirm, assure, ensure, insure, secure, clarify, clear (up), illuminate, demonstrate, establish, nail (down), prove, show, conclude, end, finish, clinch, decide, determine, nail, settle, command, enjoin, exact, insist, press, quest, hurt (for), lack, ask, beg, clamor (for), cry (for), entail, involve, bear, challenge

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Stipulate

Words with the opposite meaning of Stipulate:

confuse, muddle, muddy, unsettle, have, hold, own, possess

Word Forms of Stipulate

Inflections: stipulated, stipulating

Derived words: stipulator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Stipulate

Latin stipulatus, past participle of stipulari to demand a guarantee (from a prospective debtor)

First known use: circa 1624i

Frequently Asked Questions about Stipulate

What does "Stipulate" mean?

"Stipulate" means to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something, contract. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something, contract. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Stipulate"?

Other words for "Stipulate" include define, specify, state, affirm, assure, ensure, insure and secure. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stipulate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stipulate"?

There are 48 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stipulate". Common alternatives include define, specify, state, affirm, assure, ensure, insure, secure, clarify and clear (up).

What is the opposite of "Stipulate"?

Antonyms of "Stipulate" include confuse, muddle, muddy, unsettle, have, hold, own and possess.

Is "Stipulate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stipulate" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Stipulate"?

"Stipulate" is pronounced /ˈsti-pyə-ˌlāt/ as a verb and /ˈsti-pyə-lət/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as stip·u·late.

What is the origin of the word "Stipulate"?

"Stipulate" comes from Latin stipulatus, past participle of stipulari to demand a guarantee (from a prospective debtor). First known use: circa 1624i.

What is another word for "Stipulate" meaning "as in define, state"?

When "Stipulate" (verb) means as in define, state, synonyms include define, specify, state, affirm, assure and ensure. Opposites in this sense include confuse, muddle, muddy and unsettle.