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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