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Go on a Date: Meaning, Usage & Examples
Meaning 1：have a romantic meeting (go on a date)
go on a date
/ɡoʊ ɑn ə deɪt/
phr. v.
To go out with someone for a romantic or social meeting, often to have fun and get to know each other better.
have a romantic meeting
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/hæv ə roʊˈmæntɪk ˈmiːtɪŋ/
phr. v.
To go out with someone for a pre-arranged social or romantic activity, typically involving sharing time and getting to know each other.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'data' (given), referring to a specified time for a meeting.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine writing a date on a calendar for a romantic outing.
📖 Example
He was nervous to ask her to go on a date, but she happily said yes and they planned to see a movie together.
He was nervous to ask her to go on a date, but she happily said yes and they planned to see a movie together.
🔗 Collocations
go on a date with someone – to have a romantic meeting with a particular person
ask someone on a date – to invite someone to go on a romantic outing
first date – the initial romantic meeting between two people
🔄 Synonyms
go out with (phr. v.) – To date someone romantically
ask out (phr. v.) – To invite someone on a date
have a date (phr.) – To be scheduled for a romantic meeting
🚫 Antonyms
break up (phr. v.) – To end a romantic relationship
cancel a date (phr.) – To call off a planned romantic meeting
stay single (adj. phrase) – To not be in a romantic dating situation
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
The romantic sense of 'date' emerged in the late 19th century, popularized by 'blind date' and 'double date' in American culture.
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