Is Coronate a Real Word?

A person is crowned, not coronated. “Coronate” is improperly derived from “coronation,” but “crown” is the original and still standard form of the verb. But don't be in too big a hurry to declare that there is “no such word”: “coronate” means “crown-shaped,” and has various uses in biology.

What does coronate mean?

adjective. having or wearing a crown, coronet, or the like. verb (used with object), cor·o·nat·ed, cor·o·nat·ing. to crown (a sovereign).

What is the past tense of coronate?

Simple past tense and past participle of coronate.