- present tense form of hate (3rd person singular).
hates
Example Sentences
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No, he hates me because I became more famous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Jenner hates the paparazzi for invading her privacy but sees no moral quandary in collecting a check from Mark Zuckerberg, who wants to invade everyone’s privacy.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
Ron Burda, 85, recently bought a new Toyota RAV4 and can attest that he hates the driver-assistance technology—but not because he’s older.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
He hates Obama for making fun of him then.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Malik’s mom sometimes brings a cowbell to our games, and he hates that she does.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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