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I wrote my book 'The Amorous Busboy Of Decatur Avenue' completely like a writer does, writing it down, re-writing everything. But in my stand-up, I improvise initially, never questioning it too closely.
Robert Klein

Meaning of "Decatur" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DECATUR

Decatur  [dəˈkeɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DECATUR

noun
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determiner
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Decatur is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DECATUR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Decatur

Decatur /dɨˈkeɪ.tər/ is the name of many places in the United States, most of which are named for Stephen Decatur.

Definition of Decatur in the English dictionary

The definition of Decatur in the dictionary is Stephen. 1779–1820, US naval officer, noted for his raid on Tripoli harbour and his role in the War of 1812.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DECATUR


acater
əˈkeɪtə
acatour
əˈkeɪtə
applicator
ˈæplɪˌkeɪtə
averruncator
ˌævərʌŋˈkeɪtə
cater
ˈkeɪtə
chaqueta
tʃəˈkeɪtə
communicator
kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtə
educator
ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪtə
eradicator
ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪtə
fabricator
ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtə
indicator
ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtə
invocator
ˌɪnvəʊˈkeɪtə
locater
ˌləʊˈkeɪtə
locator
ləʊˈkeɪtə
Mercator
mɜːˈkeɪtə
piscator
pɪsˈkeɪtə
placater
pləˈkeɪtə
provocator
ˈprɒvəˌkeɪtə
skater
ˈskeɪtə
vacatur
vəˈkeɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DECATUR

Deccan

WORDS THAT END LIKE DECATUR

cratur
exequatur
Fraktur
gaudeamus igitur
Guntur
imprimatur
Kultur
loquitur
non prosequitur
non sequitur
quaeritur
res ipsa loquitur
santur
sequitur
subintelligitur
te igitur
the cratur

Synonyms and antonyms of Decatur in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Decatur» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DECATUR

Find out the translation of Decatur to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Decatur from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Decatur» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

迪凯特
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Decatur
570 millions of speakers

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Decatur
510 millions of speakers

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Decatur
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ديكاتور
280 millions of speakers

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Decatur
278 millions of speakers

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Decatur
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডেকাটুর
260 millions of speakers

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Decatur
220 millions of speakers

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Decatur
190 millions of speakers

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Decatur
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ジケーター
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

디케 이터
85 millions of speakers

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Decatur
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Decatur
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டக்காட்டர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डिकॅटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Decatur
70 millions of speakers

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Decatur
65 millions of speakers

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Decatur
50 millions of speakers

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Decatur
40 millions of speakers

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Decatur
30 millions of speakers
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Decatur
15 millions of speakers
af

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Decatur
14 millions of speakers
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Decatur
10 millions of speakers
no

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Decatur
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Decatur

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DECATUR»

The term «Decatur» is very widely used and occupies the 19.353 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DECATUR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Decatur» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Decatur» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Decatur

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3 QUOTES WITH «DECATUR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Decatur.
1
Keri Hilson
I grew up in an all-black neighbourhood in Decatur, Georgia - a kinda lower-middle-class area.
2
Robert Klein
I was brought up at 3525 Decatur Avenue, in the north Bronx, right next to Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Robert Klein
I wrote my book 'The Amorous Busboy Of Decatur Avenue' completely like a writer does, writing it down, re-writing everything. But in my stand-up, I improvise initially, never questioning it too closely.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DECATUR»

Discover the use of Decatur in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Decatur and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Stephen Decatur: A Life Most Bold and Daring
The book fully examines Decatur's astonishing achievements as it chronicles his rapid rise in the Navy, including his command of the Constitution and the United States, during the War of 1812, when he captured the British frigate Macedonian ...
Spencer Tucker, 2013
2
Decatur
Decatur, Illinois' nineteenth and twentieth century history is presented through vintage photographs.
Dan Guillory, 2004
3
Decatur
Decatur proudly proclaims itself a city of "homes, schools, and places of worship.
Joe Earle, 2010
4
A Rage for Glory: The Life of Commodore Stephen Decatur, USN
James Tertius de Kay is one of our foremost naval historians. In A Rage for Glory, the first new biography of Decatur in almost seventy years, he recounts Decatur's life in vivid colors.
James Tertius de Kay, 2010
5
Wicked Decatur
" Wicked Decatur presents a rogue's gallery of those who have slipped through the cracks of legality over the past century and a half.
Troy Taylor, 2011
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The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue: A Child of the Fifties ...
The comedian traces his rise from a New York City youth of the 1950s and 1960s to a stage and film star, describing his childhood antics as a young class clown, his Jewish heritage, and his professional achievements.
Robert Klein, 2005
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Decatur's Bold and Daring Act - The Philadelphia in Tripoli 1804
This book recounts one of the greatest raids in American military history, an event that propelled Stephen Decatur to international renown, and which prompted Horatio Nelson to declare it 'the most bold and daring act of the age'.
Mark Lardas, 2012
8
Stephen Decatur: American Naval Hero, 1779-1820
Born to an immigrant Philadelphia family in 1779, Stephen Decatur became at age twenty-five the youngest man ever to serve as a captain in the U.S. Navy.
Robert J. Allison, 2007
9
The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers Book 1: The Medusa Plot
Are you ready to save the world? The bestselling series returns with an adventure spanning 6 explosive books, 2 secret-filled card packs, and a website that places readers right in the action.
Gordon Korman, 2011
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Wartime Decatur 1832-1945
Decatur has a long history of patriotic service, both on and off the field of battle.
Dan Guillory, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DECATUR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Decatur is used in the context of the following news items.
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Decatur meets with GDOT over high speeds on Scott Blvd.
Decatur officials recently met with Georgia Department of Transportation engineers to discuss potential remedies for Scott Boulevard's high ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
2
Decatur pet supply store focuses on unique, local items
Decatur's new pet supply store, Furry Tails Pet Shop, is taking local shopping to a new level. The shop opened in March at 228 E Ponce De ... «Decaturish.com, Jul 15»
3
Decatur Mayor Pro Tem pleads guilty to drunk driving, sentenced in …
Decatur Mayor Pro Tem Kecia Cunningham appeared before a DeKalb County Magistrate Judge in Decatur Municipal Court on Wednesday, ... «Decaturish.com, Jul 15»
4
Escaped Decatur work release inmate recaptured
Theodore Dewayne Lockett, 45, was working with his assigned employer in Decatur on July 3. He was gone when officer arrived to pick him up. «AL.com, Jul 15»
5
Decatur City Board of Education
Employment: Jody Dwain Lanier, social science at Austin; Aimee Elizabeth Williams, mathematics at Austin and Decatur; Kelly Justine Babler, ... «The Decatur Daily, Jul 15»
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Decatur shooting suspect arrested, claims self-defense
Decatur police said they determined that Mario Gibson, Street Fury Motorcycle Club President, intentionally misled police about his knowledge of the event. «WAFF, Jul 15»
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DCS transfers 3 administrators to new positions
Decatur City's three middle schools will have new administrators next year, and two of them will have a new principal and assistant. «The Decatur Daily, Jul 15»
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Wal-Mart refuses to order class ring because of West Morgan's …
Aaron Browder holds his high school diploma outside Wal-Mart on Spring Avenue in Decatur on Tuesday. He said a sales associate refused to ... «The Decatur Daily, Jul 15»
9
Decatur Store's Food Stamp Scheme Stopped
The owner of a convenience store in Decatur has pleaded guilty to federal trafficking charges after investigators discovered a scheme which ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
10
Decatur Crews Reduce Lanes on Woodford July 8
DECATUR – City of Decatur crews will be working in the northbound lane of the 3200 of North Woodford Street. Crews will be repairing a fire ... «WAND, Jul 15»

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