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Embattle

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈbæt.l̩/ (American English)

/ɪmˈbæt.əl/ (British English)

Definitions

  • To arrange in order of battle; to prepare for war.
  • To fortify or prepare for conflict or defense.

Usage Examples

  • "The general embattled his troops along the ridge, preparing for the enemy's assault."
  • "The castle was embattled with towering walls and sturdy gates."

Etymology

Derived from Middle English "embatailen," from Old French "embatailler," meaning "to prepare for battle."

Synonyms

  • Fortify
  • Arm
  • Defend
  • Equip
  • Mobilize

Antonyms

  • Disarm
  • Surrender
  • Demobilize

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishEnfilar/en.fiˈlar/
FrenchEmparer/ɑ̃.pa.ʁe/
GermanBewaffnen/bəˈvaf.nən/
Chinese备战/bèi zhàn/
RussianВооружать/vɐʊ.rʊˈʐatʲ/
Hindiयुद्ध की तैयारी करना/yuddh kī tayārī karnā/
Arabicيحصن/yuḥaṣṣin/
Japanese戦備を整える/senbi o totonoeru/
PortugueseArmar/aɾˈmaɾ/
ItalianSchierare/skieˈrare/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In British English, the 't' in "embattle" is more pronounced, while in American English, it may sound softer.

Historical Usage

The term "embattle" was commonly used in medieval warfare to describe the process of preparing troops for combat.

Cultural Nuances

Historically, "embattle" has been used in military contexts, often appearing in literature describing war strategies and castle defenses.

More Information

Though rarely used in modern conversation, "embattle" still appears in historical and military writing, symbolizing readiness for conflict.


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