- L. separatus, p. p. of separare to separate; pfref. se- aside + parare to make ready, prepare. See Parade, and cf. Sever
- To disunite; to divide; to disconnect; to sever; to part in any manner.From the fine gold I separate the alloy.Separate thyself, I pray thee, from me.Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
- To come between; to keep apart by occupying the space between; to lie between; as, the Mediterranean Sea separates Europe and Africa.
- To set apart; to select from among others, as for a special use or service.Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called thaem.
