facite

Facite is the second-person plural present imperative of the Latin verb facere, meaning "to do" or "to make." It is used to command a group to perform an action: "Do this" or "Make this." The form is built from the present stem fac- with the plural imperative ending -ite, a pattern associated with the third conjugation and related classes. The singular imperative is fac, while facite is specifically the plural form. In negative contexts, the prohibition is expressed with nolite facere (do not do).

Usage of facite spans classical, medieval, and ecclesiastical Latin. It commonly appears in direct commands to audiences such as crowds, committees, or groups, and its object typically follows: Hoc facite = Do this; Facite silentium = Be quiet. The imperative mood overall serves as a straightforward, forceful means of instruction or exhortation.

Etymology and related forms: Facere means "to do" or "to make." The root fac- underlies many Latin derivatives and compounds, contributing to a wide range of verbs and nouns in the language. Facite, as a standard plural imperative, exemplifies how Latin marks mood, voice, and number in a compact verb form.

See also: facere; Latin grammar; imperative mood in Latin.