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medicate

/mɛdɪˈkeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does medicate mean?

verb

To give medicine to someone or something, or to treat a disease or injury with medicine. To calm or soothe someone's mind or emotions.

Example

"The doctor will medicate the patient with antibiotics to cure the infection."

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