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to chariot

9.5
To ride in a horse-drawn vehicle during ancient ceremonies or battles
  • verb
  • /ˈʧɛriət/
translation icon : llevar en carro
  • In ancient Rome, soldiers would often chariot their commanders to show respect and admiration.

Examples

  • Not charioted by Bacchus and his pards.

    Academic text (2016)

  • The victorious general charioted the princess through the streets during the grand parade.

  • Away, for I will fly to thee, not charioted by Bacchus and his pards, but on the viewless wings of Poesy, though the dull brain perplexes and retards

    Bright Star (2009)

  • At the festival, they charioted the winning team around the arena in a decorated carriage.

Compounds

chariot race
2 8.8

A race where horses pull a small two-wheeled cart in ancient times

Surface Forms

chariot infinitive
charioted past
charioted past participle
charioting present participle
chariots third person singular

Etymology

Chariot (as a verb) comes from the noun chariot, which comes from old French char meaning 'cart' and is related to English car and cart. So to chariot someone is to carry or ride them in that kind of horse-drawn vehicle, often for show or ceremony.