Plate ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Plate ( noun )

1. A shallow dish, typically circular and made of china, metal, or glass, from which food is eaten.
2. A metal sheet or layer, typically one of a series, used for decoration or protection.
3. A thin layer of metal or alloy deposited on a surface.
4. A decorative or commemorative metal or metal-and-enamel object.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french plat, from latin plattus "flat". the term was used for dishes made of metal or glass from the late 15th century.

Examples:

1. The plate is filled with food.
2. He cleaned the plate after dinner.
3. The plate was made of silver.
4. The car has a new license plate.
5. The plate was decorated with a beautiful design.

(As a verb)

Plate ( verb )

1. A shallow dish, typically circular and made of china, metal, or glass, from which food is eaten.
2. A metal sheet or layer, typically one of a series, used for decoration or protection.
3. A thin layer of metal or alloy deposited on a surface.
4. A decorative or commemorative metal or metal-and-enamel object.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french plat, from latin plattus "flat". the term was used for dishes made of metal or glass from the late 15th century.

Examples:

1. The plate is filled with food.
2. He cleaned the plate after dinner.
3. The plate was made of silver.
4. The car has a new license plate.
5. The plate was decorated with a beautiful design.