Globate is an archaic term that means "having a spherical or globular shape." There are several synonyms for this word that are more commonly used today. These include round, circular, orbicular, spherical, globular, and ball-shaped. Each of these words describes a shape that is similar to a globe or sphere. Round is the most general term and can describe anything with a circular shape. Orbicular and globular are more specific and describe shapes that are more round and uniform. Spherical is often used in scientific or mathematical contexts, and ball-shaped is a more casual term that describes anything that is roughly spherical in shape.