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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for gate

Noun

1. gate, movable barrier
usage: a door-like movable barrier in a fence or wall
2. gate, logic gate, computer circuit
usage: a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs
3. gate, gross, revenue, receipts
usage: total admission receipts at a sports event
4. gate, passageway
usage: passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark

Verb

1. gate, supply, provide, render, furnish
usage: supply with a gate; "The house was gated"
2. gate, operate, control
usage: control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate
3. gate, restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle
usage: restrict (school boys') movement to the dormitory or campus as a means of punishment
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