Is 'curate' formal or informal?

What is the difference between 'curate' and 'collect'?

How do I use 'curate' in a sentence?

Is 'curate' used in academic writing?

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curate

/ˈkjʊə.reɪt/

IELTSAcademic

verb

Select and organize items for an exhibition or media; choose carefully for quality and fit. The word focuses on careful, intentional selection and presentation.

They curate playlists for different moods.
The museum will curate modern art next month.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'curate' differs from 'collect' by stressing careful, thematic selection and presentation, and from 'edit' by focusing on organizing a meaningful sequence rather than mere changes. Choose 'curate' when the act feels deliberate and culturally framed.

In other languages

Spanish: curar
Japanese: 選ぶ・編集する
Korean: 선별하다
Vietnamese: tuyển chọn, biên tập
Chinese: 精选

Common phrases

curate contentcurate an exhibitioncurate your feedcurated collection

Synonyms

select pick choose screen edit

Frequently asked questions

Is 'curate' formal or informal?: Is 'curate' formal or informal?
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Is 'curate' used in academic writing?: Is 'curate' used in academic writing?