ate
1. ate past of EAT 2. ate \'a:t-e-, 'a-t-; 'a:-.ta-, 'a--.te-\ n [Gk Ate-] cap 1: a Greek goddess held to lead gods and men to rash actions 2: blind inpulse, reckless ambition, or excessive folly that drives men to ruin
Webster's English Dictionary1. ate past of EAT 2. ate \'a:t-e-, 'a-t-; 'a:-.ta-, 'a--.te-\ n [Gk Ate-] cap 1: a Greek goddess held to lead gods and men to rash actions 2: blind inpulse, reckless ambition, or excessive folly that drives men to ruin