# legislate vs legislator

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### legislate
*verb · IPA /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt/ · frequency rank #28,610*
To pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).

### legislator
*noun · IPA /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪˌsleɪtə/ · frequency rank #22,421*
Someone who creates or enacts laws.

## Source
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