Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
medicate
Verb
/ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/
Definition
To administer a medication or treatment to someone.
Examples
- The doctor decided to medicate the patient to address the pain.
- It is important to medicate properly to ensure quick recovery.
- He had to medicate his allergies with antihistamines.
Meaning
Medicate refers to the act of giving someone medicine or treating them with pharmaceutical drugs to alleviate symptoms or cure ailments.
Synonyms
- treat
- administer
- dose
- prescribe
