# fermentate

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈfɜː(ɹ)mənteɪt/

## Definitions
1. To cause to ferment

## Etymology
From Latin fermentātus, past participle of fermentō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Alternatively, back-formation from fermentation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/fermentate