Perpetrate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pÉ™.ËŒtɹaɪt/

Origin

From Latin perpetratus, past participle of perpetrare ("to carry through"), from per ("through") + patrare ("to perform"), akin to potis ("able"), potens ("powerful"); see potent.

Full definition of perpetrate

Verb

1. (transitive) To be guilty of, or responsible for a crime etc; to commit.

Related terms

• perpetration
• perpetrator