- present tense form of hate (3rd person singular).
hates
Example Sentences
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There wasn’t a smartphone in sight—Rees says she hates technology and has home-schooled her children since learning how reliant schools had become on screens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 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
He hates Obama for making fun of him then.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
He absolutely hates children, even as the whole plot, somewhat obviously, steers him in the opposite direction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Even though he says he hates it, he doesn’t.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
