Definition of Curate

to collect, select, organize, and care for something

Examples of Curate in a sentence

The library steward’s main objective was to curate all of the books, making sure they are accounted for and in good condition at the end of the month.  🔊

As the museum’s keeper, it was the woman’s job to curate all of the ancient Egyptian artifacts on display in the main hall.  🔊

Ellen was able to curate the entire antique collection for the showcase.  🔊

Collectors couldn’t wait for the doors to open so they could purchase goods to curate.  🔊

With no way to curate such a large collection of Roman relics, the museum overseer hired another supervisor to oversee the set.  🔊

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